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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			Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
5	N		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
6	W		Morgan Hill			California
9	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
10	E		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
12	NW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
13	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.
16	N		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
18	NW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
19	E		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
20	N		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
21	E		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
22	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
23	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
23	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
24	NW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
24	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
25	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
27	NE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
28	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
28	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
28	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
28	W		Saratoga			California
30	NW		Cupertino			California
30	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
31	NW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
32	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
32	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
34	N		Del Valle			California	Site details.
35	NW		Mountain View			California
35	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
36	NW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
36	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
38	NW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
38	NW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
39	NW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
39	NW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
40	N		Tracy Airport			California
41	N		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
41	NW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
41	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
42	NW		Menlo Park			California
42	NW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
44	SW		Carmel			California
44	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
45	SE		Panoche Pass			California
47	NE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
47	NE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
47	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
47	W		Pescadero			California
48	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
49	NW		Castro Valley			California
49	NW		Ewell Observatory			California
49	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
49	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
50	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
51	NW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
52	NW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
53	NW		San Mateo			California
56	N		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
56	NW		Half Moon Bay			California
56	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
57	N		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
58	NE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
58	NW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
60	E		Merced			California
60	N		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
60	NW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
61	N		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
61	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
62	NW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
62	NW		Oakland			California
62	NW		Pacifica			California
63	N		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
65	NW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
65	NW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
66	NW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
66	NW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
68	NW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
71	N		Lodi			California
71	NW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
72	N		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
72	NE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
72	NW		Point Richmond			California
73	NW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
75	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
75	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
76	E		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
78	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
80	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).
80	NW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
82	NE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
84	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.
85	E		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
86	NE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
86	NE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
87	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
87	NW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	N		Vacaville			California
89	N		Wilton			California
89	NE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
90	N		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
91	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
91	NW		Napa			California
92	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
93	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
95	NW		Sonoma			California
95	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
96	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
97	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
99	N		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
100	E		Coarsegold			California
100	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.
101	E		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
101	N		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
101	NE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
101	NE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
103	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
103	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
104	N		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
104	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
105	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
105	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
106	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
106	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
106	NE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
106	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
107	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	N		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	NW		Santa Rosa			California
112	N		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
112	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
112	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
112	NW		Angwin			California
113	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
113	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
113	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
114	N		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
114	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
116	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
117	N		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.
117	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
118	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.
118	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
118	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
119	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
119	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
119	SE		Hanford			California
121	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
122	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
122	N		Penryn			California
122	NE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
122	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
123	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
123	SE		Atascadero			California
124	E		Shaver Lake			California
124	NE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
125	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
126	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
126	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
126	N		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
128	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
129	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
129	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
132	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
132	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
133	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
135	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
136	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
137	N		Foresthill			California
137	SE		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
138	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
138	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
138	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
138	SE		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
140	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
142	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
144	E		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
144	N		Penn Valley			California
145	E		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
145	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
146	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
146	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
146	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
146	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
148	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
149	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
149	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
149	S		Arroyo Grande			California
150	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
150	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
151	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
151	N		Nevada City			California
151	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
152	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
152	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
154	NE		Monitor Pass			California
154	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
155	E		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
155	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
155	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
157	NE		Bodie			California
157	NW		Gualala			California
158	SE		Porterville			California
159	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
160	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
162	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
162	SE		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
164	E		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
164	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
164	NE		Wellington			Nevada
165	E		McGee Creek			California
165	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
165	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
166	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
167	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
167	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
168	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
171	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
171	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
172	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
172	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
173	SE		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
177	S		Vandenberg Village			California
178	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
178	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.

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