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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			Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
8	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
9	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
13	N		Napa			California
13	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
16	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
16	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
17	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
17	SW		Point Richmond			California
18	NW		Sonoma			California
18	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
19	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
20	NE		Vacaville			California
20	S		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
20	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
21	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
22	S		Oakland			California
23	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
24	E		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
26	SW		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).
27	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
27	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
28	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
28	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
29	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
29	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
29	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
29	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
30	S		Castro Valley			California
31	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
31	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
34	N		Angwin			California
35	NW		Santa Rosa			California
37	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
38	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
38	SW		Pacifica			California
39	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
39	S		San Mateo			California
39	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
40	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
41	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
41	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
41	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
41	W		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
42	S		Ewell Observatory			California
42	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
44	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
44	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
45	S		Half Moon Bay			California
46	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
46	S		Menlo Park			California
46	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
46	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
49	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
49	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
50	NE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
50	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
51	E		Lodi			California
51	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
51	S		Mountain View			California
52	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
52	SE		Tracy Airport			California
53	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
54	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
55	E		Wilton			California
55	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
55	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
56	S		Cupertino			California
57	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
57	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
60	S		Saratoga			California
61	S		Pescadero			California
61	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
62	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
62	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
63	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
64	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
64	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
65	NE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
66	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
67	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
67	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
67	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
69	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
71	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
71	S		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.
72	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
72	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
72	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
73	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
74	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
74	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
74	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
75	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
75	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
75	SE		Morgan Hill			California
76	NE		Penryn			California
77	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
78	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
78	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
78	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
78	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
79	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
80	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
80	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
80	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
81	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
81	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
83	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
84	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.
84	NW		Gualala			California
84	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
84	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
86	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
88	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
91	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
91	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
92	NE		Penn Valley			California
92	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
93	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
93	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
94	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
95	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
97	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
97	NE		Foresthill			California
98	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
99	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
100	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
102	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
102	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
102	NE		Nevada City			California
102	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
103	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
103	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
105	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
107	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
108	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
109	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
109	S		Carmel			California
110	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
110	SE		Merced			California
112	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
112	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
113	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
114	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
114	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
115	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
116	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
117	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
117	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
118	N		Paradise			California
119	NW		Mendocino			California
120	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
120	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.
121	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
122	SE		Panoche Pass			California
123	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
125	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
126	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
127	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
127	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
129	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
129	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
130	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
132	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
132	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
133	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
136	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
138	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
140	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
140	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
140	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
143	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
143	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
144	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
144	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
145	E		Monitor Pass			California
145	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
145	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
145	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
146	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
146	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
147	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
148	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
149	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
149	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
149	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
150	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
150	SE		Coarsegold			California
152	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
152	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
152	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
153	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
154	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
155	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
156	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
158	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
158	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
160	E		Wellington			Nevada
161	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
162	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
162	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
163	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
163	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
164	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
165	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
165	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
170	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
170	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
170	SE		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.
171	N		Whiskeytown National Recreation Area			California	A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club.
172	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
173	E		Bodie			California
173	E		Shaver Lake			California
173	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
174	N		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
174	SE		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
175	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
176	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
178	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
180	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
180	N		Shasta Dam			California
180	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.

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