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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			Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
5	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
7	SW		Morgan Hill			California
9	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
10	SW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
12	NW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
12	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
13	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.
14	NW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
15	N		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
20	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
22	NW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
22	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
23	E		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
24	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
25	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
26	E		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
26	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
26	W		Saratoga			California
28	W		Cupertino			California
28	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
28	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
28	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
29	N		Del Valle			California	Site details.
30	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
30	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
31	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
32	NW		Mountain View			California
33	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
34	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
35	N		Tracy Airport			California
35	NW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
36	N		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
36	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
36	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
37	NW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
37	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
38	NW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
38	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
39	NW		Menlo Park			California
39	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
40	NW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
44	NE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
44	NE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
45	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
45	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
45	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
46	NW		Castro Valley			California
46	W		Pescadero			California
47	NW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
47	NW		Ewell Observatory			California
48	SW		Carmel			California
48	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
49	SE		Panoche Pass			California
50	NW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
50	NW		San Mateo			California
50	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
52	N		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
52	N		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
53	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
53	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
54	NW		Half Moon Bay			California
54	NW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
55	N		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
55	NE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
56	NW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
57	NW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
58	N		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
58	NW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
58	NW		Oakland			California
59	E		Merced			California
59	NW		Pacifica			California
61	NW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
61	NW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
61	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
63	NW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
63	NW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
64	NW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
66	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
67	N		Lodi			California
67	N		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
67	NW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
68	NE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
68	NW		Point Richmond			California
69	NW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
74	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
76	NW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
77	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).
78	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
78	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
80	NE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
80	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
82	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.
82	NE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
83	NW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
84	N		Vacaville			California
84	N		Wilton			California
84	NE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
85	N		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
85	NE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
86	E		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
87	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
87	NW		Napa			California
88	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
90	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
91	NW		Sonoma			California
92	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
94	N		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
96	N		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
97	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
97	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.
98	NE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
98	NE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
99	N		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
99	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
100	E		Coarsegold			California
100	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
100	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
100	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
101	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
102	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
102	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
102	NE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
103	E		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
105	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
106	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	N		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
107	NW		Santa Rosa			California
108	N		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
108	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
108	NW		Angwin			California
108	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
110	N		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
110	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
111	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
112	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
113	N		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.
113	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
114	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
114	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
115	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
115	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
116	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
117	N		Penryn			California
117	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
117	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
118	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.
118	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
119	NE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
119	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
121	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
121	N		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
121	NE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
121	SE		Hanford			California
122	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
123	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
124	E		Shaver Lake			California
124	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
124	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
125	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
127	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
127	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
127	SE		Atascadero			California
128	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
130	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
133	N		Foresthill			California
133	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
134	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
136	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
136	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
138	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
140	N		Penn Valley			California
140	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
140	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
141	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
141	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
142	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
142	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
142	SE		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
142	SE		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
144	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
144	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
145	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
145	E		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
145	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
146	E		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
146	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
146	N		Nevada City			California
147	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
148	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
148	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
148	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
148	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
150	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
150	NE		Monitor Pass			California
150	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
151	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
152	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
153	NW		Gualala			California
153	S		Arroyo Grande			California
155	NE		Bodie			California
156	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
156	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
157	E		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
158	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
159	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
161	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
161	NE		Wellington			Nevada
161	SE		Porterville			California
162	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
163	E		McGee Creek			California
164	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
164	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
166	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
167	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
167	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
167	S		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
168	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
168	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
169	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
172	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
173	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
173	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
174	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
177	SE		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
178	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
178	N		Paradise			California
179	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
180	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
180	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project

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