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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			Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
3	NE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
8	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
18	NW		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
20	S		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
28	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
29	SW		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
34	S		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
35	NW		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
35	NW		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.
35	NW		Shaver Lake			California
39	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
41	SW		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
42	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
42	S		Porterville			California
43	SW		Hanford			California
43	W		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
45	E		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
50	SW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
54	NE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
55	NW		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
55	NW		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
55	NW		Coarsegold			California
56	NW		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
57	NE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
57	NW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
58	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
59	S		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
60	W		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
62	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
63	NE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
64	NE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
64	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
65	NW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
65	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
67	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
70	W		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
74	NE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
75	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
75	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
78	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
79	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
79	NW		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
80	NW		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
81	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
87	N		McGee Creek			California
87	NW		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
88	E		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
88	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
90	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
92	NW		Merced			California
93	E		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
96	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
97	W		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
98	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
98	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
99	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
100	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
103	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
103	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
104	SE		Ridgecrest			California
105	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
107	N		Bodie			California
107	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
107	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
109	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
110	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
110	S		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
111	W		Panoche Pass			California
112	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
112	S		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
113	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
115	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
115	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
116	NW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
117	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
117	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
117	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
120	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
121	E		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
121	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
122	SE		California City			California
123	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
123	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
124	SW		Atascadero			California
124	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
124	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
125	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
126	NW		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
126	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
127	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
128	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
128	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
129	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
129	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
129	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
129	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
129	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
130	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
130	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
130	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
131	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	S		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
133	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
133	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
134	S		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
134	SE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
135	S		Lockwood Valley			California
135	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
136	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
136	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
137	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
137	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
137	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
139	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
139	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
141	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
144	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
144	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
145	N		Wellington			Nevada
145	S		Lancaster			California
145	SW		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
145	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
145	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
146	S		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
146	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
146	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
147	S		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
148	NW		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
148	W		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
149	N		Monitor Pass			California
149	NW		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
149	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
149	SW		Byrne Observatory			California	An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
149	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
150	W		Morgan Hill			California
151	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
151	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
151	NW		Tracy Airport			California
152	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
153	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
154	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
154	SE		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
154	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
155	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
155	S		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
155	S		Ojai			California
155	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
156	S		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
156	W		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.
156	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
157	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
157	S		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
157	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
158	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
159	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
159	SW		Vandenberg Village			California
160	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
160	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
160	NW		Lodi			California
160	S		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
160	S		Santa Clarita			California
160	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
160	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
161	NW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
161	S		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
162	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
162	SE		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
162	W		Carmel			California
163	S		Santa Paula			California
163	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
165	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
165	NW		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
165	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
165	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
166	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
167	NE		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
167	NW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
167	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
167	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
167	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
167	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
168	E		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
168	S		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
169	E		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
169	S		Granada Hills			California
169	SE		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
169	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
170	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
170	S		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
171	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
171	NW		Wilton			California
171	S		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
171	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
171	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
171	W		Saratoga			California
172	SE		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
172	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
173	S		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
173	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
173	SE		Phelan			California
173	W		Cupertino			California
173	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
174	E		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
174	NW		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.
174	S		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
175	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
175	S		Woodland Hills			California
175	SE		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
175	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
175	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
176	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
176	S		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
177	S		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
177	W		Mountain View			California
178	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
178	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
178	S		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
178	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
179	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
179	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
179	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
179	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
179	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
179	S		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
179	SE		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
179	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
180	S		Topanga			California

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