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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			Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
3	NW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
4	E		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
6	E		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
8	NW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
9	N		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
9	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
12	N		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
16	N		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
18	NE		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.
19	N		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
20	N		Saratoga			California
21	NE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
23	NE		Morgan Hill			California
24	N		Cupertino			California
25	N		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
25	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
26	N		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
26	N		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
26	NE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
27	N		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
27	NW		Pescadero			California
27	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
28	E		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
28	N		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
28	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
29	N		Mountain View			California
30	NE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
30	NE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
30	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
30	S		Carmel			California
31	N		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
32	N		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
33	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
34	N		Menlo Park			California
34	N		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
34	NE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
38	E		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
40	N		Ewell Observatory			California
40	N		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
42	NE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
42	NW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
43	NW		Half Moon Bay			California
43	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
44	N		San Mateo			California
45	E		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
47	NE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
48	E		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
50	N		Castro Valley			California
51	N		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
51	N		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
51	NW		Pacifica			California
52	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
53	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
54	N		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
54	N		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
56	NE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
57	NW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
59	N		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
59	N		Oakland			California
59	N		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
59	NE		Tracy Airport			California
59	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
60	N		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
60	NW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
61	SE		Panoche Pass			California
63	N		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
64	N		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
66	N		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
67	E		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
67	N		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
68	N		Point Richmond			California
69	N		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
69	N		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
71	N		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
71	SE		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
72	N		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
72	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).
73	N		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
73	NE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
74	N		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
74	NE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
79	NE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
80	N		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
83	N		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
84	N		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
84	NE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
88	E		Merced			California
88	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
89	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.
90	NE		Lodi			California
92	N		Napa			California
94	N		Sonoma			California
95	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
96	N		Vacaville			California
97	NE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
97	SE		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
98	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
99	E		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
100	N		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
100	SE		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
105	N		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
106	N		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
106	NE		Wilton			California
108	N		Santa Rosa			California
110	N		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
110	N		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
110	NE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
111	NE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
111	NE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
111	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
112	E		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
112	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.
113	N		Angwin			California
114	NE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
114	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
115	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
115	N		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
115	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
116	N		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
116	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
118	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
119	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
119	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
119	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
120	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
121	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
121	N		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
121	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
123	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
124	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
126	E		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
127	NE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
128	E		Coarsegold			California
128	NE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
128	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
128	SE		Atascadero			California
129	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
129	SE		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
130	NE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
131	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
131	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	N		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
133	E		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
133	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
134	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
134	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
134	SE		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
135	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
135	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
137	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.
138	N		Penryn			California
139	SE		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
140	E		Hanford			California
140	N		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
142	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
142	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
143	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
143	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
143	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
143	SE		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
145	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
145	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.
145	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
145	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
146	SE		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
147	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
148	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
148	NW		Gualala			California
149	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
149	NE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
150	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
150	NE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
151	E		Shaver Lake			California
151	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
152	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
152	SE		Arroyo Grande			California
154	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
156	NE		Foresthill			California
157	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
158	E		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
158	E		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
160	N		Penn Valley			California
160	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
161	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
165	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
166	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
166	SE		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
167	N		Nevada City			California
168	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
169	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
169	E		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
170	E		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
170	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
173	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
174	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
175	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
176	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
176	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
176	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
176	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
177	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
177	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
177	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
178	E		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
179	E		Porterville			California
179	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
179	NE		Monitor Pass			California
179	SE		Vandenberg Village			California

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