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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			Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
30	E		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
31	E		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
40	E		Paradise			California
40	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
43	E		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
51	SE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
53	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
53	NE		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
54	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.
55	SW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
57	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.
59	SW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
60	S		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
60	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
62	N		Shasta Dam			California
62	SE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
62	SE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
63	S		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
63	S		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
68	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
69	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
71	SW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
74	E		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
76	E		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
77	S		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
77	SE		Penn Valley			California
79	E		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
80	NW		Hyampom			California
80	S		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
80	SE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
81	E		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
81	SE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
81	SE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
81	SW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
82	SE		Nevada City			California
83	SW		Mendocino			California
84	SW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
86	S		Angwin			California
86	SW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
88	S		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
88	SE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
89	NE		Baum Lake			California
91	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
92	S		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
93	SE		Penryn			California
94	S		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
94	SE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
95	S		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
95	SW		Gualala			California
95	SW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
96	S		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
96	S		Santa Rosa			California
97	S		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
97	SE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
97	SE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
98	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
99	SE		Foresthill			California
100	S		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
100	S		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
100	SE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
101	E		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
101	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
103	NE		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
103	S		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
103	S		Vacaville			California
104	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
104	NW		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
105	S		Napa			California
105	S		Sonoma			California
105	SE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	SE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
109	NW		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
109	SE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	SE		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.
111	SE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
115	SE		Wilton			California
116	E		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
117	N		Etna			California
117	S		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
117	S		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
118	N		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
118	S		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
120	S		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
120	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
121	NE		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
122	N		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.
124	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
125	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
126	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
126	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
127	S		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
127	S		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
127	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
128	S		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
129	S		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
129	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
130	E		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
131	S		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
131	S		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
131	S		Point Richmond			California
131	SE		Lodi			California
132	S		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).
133	SE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
134	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
135	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
135	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
136	S		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
137	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
137	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
137	S		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
138	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
138	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
139	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
139	NE		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
139	S		Oakland			California
141	S		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
141	S		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
141	SE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
142	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
142	SE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
142	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
142	SE		South Lake Tahoe			California
143	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
143	NE		WYA Eastern Lassen Site			California	A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock.
143	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
144	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
144	E		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
144	N		Black Mountain Observatory			California	A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook.
144	S		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
144	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
144	S		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
144	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
146	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
147	S		Castro Valley			California
151	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
151	SE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
152	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
152	S		Pacifica			California
153	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
155	N		Tulelake			California	A site of the RECON project
155	S		San Mateo			California
155	S		Tracy Airport			California
155	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	SE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
156	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
156	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
157	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
157	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
157	SE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
158	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
158	SE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
159	S		Ewell Observatory			California
160	S		Half Moon Bay			California
160	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
162	SE		Monitor Pass			California
163	S		Menlo Park			California
163	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
165	NE		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
166	N		Ashland			Oregon
166	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
166	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
166	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
168	S		Mountain View			California
168	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
169	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
169	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
170	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
170	N		Klamath Falls			Oregon
170	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
171	N		Critter Observatory			Oregon	A private observatory near Ruch.
172	N		Williams Observatory			Oregon	Near Williams.
172	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
172	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
173	S		Cupertino			California
173	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
173	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
175	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
175	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
175	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
176	N		Medford			Oregon	Home of the Southern Oregon Skywatchers.
176	SE		Wellington			Nevada
177	S		Pescadero			California
177	S		Saratoga			California
178	E		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
178	N		Lake of the Woods			Oregon	A clearing by a resort in Great Meadow Sno-Park.
179	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
180	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.

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