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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			Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
12	S		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
20	W		Hanford			California
23	E		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
24	SE		Porterville			California
27	W		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
28	E		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
29	NE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
30	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
30	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
32	N		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
32	NE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
35	NE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
39	NW		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
48	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
52	N		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.
54	N		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
55	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
55	N		Shaver Lake			California
60	E		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
60	NW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
61	NW		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
64	NW		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
64	NW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
66	N		Coarsegold			California
68	E		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
68	NE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
68	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
69	N		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
70	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
71	N		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
72	E		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
72	NW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
76	N		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
77	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
77	W		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
80	NE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
81	E		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
81	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
84	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
85	NE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
85	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
86	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
88	SE		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
89	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
90	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
91	NE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
91	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
92	NE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
93	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
94	NW		Merced			California
94	SE		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
96	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
96	SE		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
96	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
96	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
97	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.
97	SW		Atascadero			California
97	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
98	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
98	N		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
98	N		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
98	W		Panoche Pass			California
99	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
99	W		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
101	E		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
101	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
102	NE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
102	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
103	SE		Ridgecrest			California
104	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
104	W		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
105	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
105	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
106	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
107	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
109	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
110	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.
111	S		Lockwood Valley			California
111	SE		California City			California
111	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
114	N		McGee Creek			California
115	NE		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
115	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
116	NW		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
116	S		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
118	NW		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
118	NW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
118	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
118	SE		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
118	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
119	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
121	NW		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
121	S		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).
122	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
123	SE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
124	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
124	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
124	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
126	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.
126	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
127	NW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
127	S		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
127	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
127	W		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
129	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
130	N		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
130	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
130	S		Ojai			California
130	SE		Lancaster			California
130	SE		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
130	SW		Vandenberg Village			California
132	N		Bodie			California
132	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
133	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
133	S		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
133	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
134	S		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
136	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.
136	NW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
136	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
137	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
138	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
138	NW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
139	S		Santa Paula			California
139	SE		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
139	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
141	S		Santa Clarita			California
142	NW		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
142	NW		Morgan Hill			California
142	SE		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
142	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
143	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
143	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
143	S		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
144	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
144	NW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
144	SE		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
145	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
145	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
147	NW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
147	NW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
147	S		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
147	W		Carmel			California
148	SE		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
149	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
149	NW		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.
149	S		Granada Hills			California
150	S		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
150	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
151	NW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
151	NW		Tracy Airport			California
151	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
151	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
152	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
153	N		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
153	S		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
153	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
154	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
154	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
154	S		Woodland Hills			California
155	S		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
155	SE		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
155	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
156	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
156	S		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
157	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
157	S		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
157	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
158	SE		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
158	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
159	NW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
159	NW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
159	S		Topanga			California
159	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
160	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
160	NW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
160	S		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
160	SE		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
160	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
161	SE		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
161	SE		Phelan			California
162	SE		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
162	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
163	S		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
163	S		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
164	N		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
164	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
164	NW		Saratoga			California
164	S		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
164	SE		Old Town Pasadena			California	Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
164	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
165	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
165	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
165	NW		Lodi			California
165	SE		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
165	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
166	N		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
166	NW		Cupertino			California
166	NW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
167	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
167	NW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
167	SE		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
168	N		Wellington			Nevada
168	S		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
168	S		Mar Vista			California
168	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
170	N		Monitor Pass			California
170	SE		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
171	NW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
171	NW		Mountain View			California
171	SE		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
171	SE		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
172	SE		Cow Canyon Saddle			California	A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
173	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
173	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
173	NW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
173	S		El Segundo			California
174	NW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
174	SE		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
175	NW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
175	NW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
176	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
176	SE		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
177	NW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
178	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
178	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	NW		Menlo Park			California
178	NW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
178	S		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
178	SE		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
179	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
179	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
179	NW		Wilton			California
179	SE		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
180	NW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.

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