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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			Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
12	N		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
12	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
22	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
26	S		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
26	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
27	SW		Merced			California
30	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
32	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
33	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
33	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
33	SE		Coarsegold			California
33	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
34	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
35	N		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
39	W		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
40	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
41	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
42	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
46	W		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
47	N		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
47	W		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
52	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.
54	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
55	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
55	SE		Shaver Lake			California
56	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
58	N		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
60	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
61	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
62	N		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
63	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
64	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
64	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
64	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
67	SW		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
68	N		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
68	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
69	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
69	SW		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
70	N		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
70	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
70	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
71	SW		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
72	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
72	W		Tracy Airport			California
73	N		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
73	NW		Lodi			California
74	SW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
75	NE		Bodie			California
75	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
76	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
81	E		McGee Creek			California
81	SW		Panoche Pass			California
82	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
84	N		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
84	NW		Wilton			California
84	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
84	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
85	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
86	N		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
87	N		Monitor Pass			California
87	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
87	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
88	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
88	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
89	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
89	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
89	W		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
89	W		Morgan Hill			California
89	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
90	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.
90	S		Hanford			California
90	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
90	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
91	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
92	NE		Wellington			Nevada
92	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
92	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
92	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
93	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
93	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
93	SW		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
94	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
94	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
94	SW		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
95	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
95	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
95	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.
96	W		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
97	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
97	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
98	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
98	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
100	W		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
100	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
101	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
102	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
102	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
102	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
103	W		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
104	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
104	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
105	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
105	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
105	NW		Penryn			California
105	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
105	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
106	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
106	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
106	W		Cupertino			California
106	W		Saratoga			California
107	N		Foresthill			California
107	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
107	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
107	W		Castro Valley			California
108	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
108	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
108	W		Mountain View			California
109	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
109	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
110	W		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
110	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
111	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
111	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
111	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
111	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
112	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
112	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
112	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
112	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
113	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
113	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
113	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
113	W		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
113	W		Menlo Park			California
113	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
113	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
113	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
114	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
115	NW		Vacaville			California
115	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
116	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
116	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
116	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
116	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
117	E		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
117	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
117	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
118	SW		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
118	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
118	W		Oakland			California
119	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
119	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
119	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
119	W		Ewell Observatory			California
119	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
120	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
120	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
120	W		San Mateo			California
120	W		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
121	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
121	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
121	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
121	NW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
121	SE		Porterville			California
121	SW		Carmel			California
121	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
122	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
123	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
125	S		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
125	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
125	W		Pescadero			California
125	W		Point Richmond			California
126	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
126	NW		Penn Valley			California
126	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
126	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
127	N		Nevada City			California
127	W		Half Moon Bay			California
128	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
128	NW		Napa			California
128	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
129	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
129	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
129	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
129	W		Pacifica			California
129	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
132	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
132	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
132	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
134	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
134	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
135	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
136	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
136	S		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
136	W		Sonoma			California
138	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
138	W		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).
143	N		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
143	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
143	S		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
143	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
144	NW		Angwin			California
145	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
146	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
146	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
147	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
147	S		Atascadero			California
148	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
148	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
150	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
150	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
151	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
152	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
152	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
152	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
153	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
153	NW		Santa Rosa			California
154	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
155	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
155	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
155	SE		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
156	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
156	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
156	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
157	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
158	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.
158	N		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
158	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
158	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.
159	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
162	E		Tonopah			Nevada
163	E		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
163	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
163	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
164	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
164	SE		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
165	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
165	NE		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
165	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
166	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
168	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
170	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
170	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
171	S		Arroyo Grande			California
172	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
172	NW		Paradise			California
173	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
175	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
175	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
177	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
177	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
178	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC

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