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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			James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
1	S		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
2	NE		Nevada City			California
9	SW		Penn Valley			California
10	S		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
18	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
20	SE		Foresthill			California
25	S		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
28	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
28	S		Penryn			California
29	SW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
30	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
33	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
33	W		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
36	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
37	S		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.
40	S		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
40	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
42	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
43	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
45	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
46	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
47	NW		Paradise			California
47	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
48	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
48	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
49	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
49	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
52	SW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
54	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
55	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
56	S		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
58	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
59	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
60	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
61	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
61	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
61	S		Wilton			California
62	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
62	SE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
62	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
63	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
63	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
65	SW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
66	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
67	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
68	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
68	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
68	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
68	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
69	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
69	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
69	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
71	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
73	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
73	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
75	SE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
77	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
78	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
79	S		Lodi			California
80	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
80	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
80	SW		Vacaville			California
81	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
81	SE		Monitor Pass			California
82	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
82	SW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
83	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
83	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
86	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
87	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
89	SW		Angwin			California
90	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
90	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
92	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
93	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
94	SW		Napa			California
95	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
95	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
96	E		Wellington			Nevada
96	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
97	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
97	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
98	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
99	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
99	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
100	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
100	SW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
100	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
101	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
101	SW		Sonoma			California
102	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
102	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
103	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
104	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
105	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
105	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
106	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
106	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
106	SW		Santa Rosa			California
108	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
108	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
108	SW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
108	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
110	S		Tracy Airport			California
110	SW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
112	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
112	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
113	SW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
113	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
114	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
114	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
115	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
115	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
115	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
115	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
115	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
116	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
117	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
117	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
117	SW		Point Richmond			California
119	N		Baum Lake			California
119	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
119	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
120	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
120	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
120	SW		Oakland			California
122	NW		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.
122	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
122	SW		Castro Valley			California
123	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
125	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.
125	NW		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
125	NW		Shasta Dam			California
125	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
126	SE		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
126	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).
126	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
126	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
128	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
128	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
129	SE		Bodie			California
129	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
130	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
130	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
130	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
131	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
132	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
133	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
134	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
134	SW		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
135	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
135	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
135	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
136	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
136	SW		San Mateo			California
136	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
137	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
137	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
138	S		Merced			California
138	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
138	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
138	SW		Pacifica			California
138	W		Gualala			California
139	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
139	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
139	SW		Menlo Park			California
139	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
140	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
140	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
140	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
141	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
141	SW		Mountain View			California
141	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
142	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
143	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
144	S		Cupertino			California
144	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
144	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
144	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
145	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
147	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
147	S		Saratoga			California
147	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
147	W		Mendocino			California
148	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
149	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
150	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
150	S		Morgan Hill			California
151	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
151	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.
152	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
152	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
152	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
152	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
152	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
154	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
156	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
156	SE		McGee Creek			California
156	SW		Pescadero			California
157	NW		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
158	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
158	SE		Coarsegold			California
158	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
159	NW		Hyampom			California
159	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
160	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
161	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
162	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
163	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
164	N		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
164	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
165	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
166	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
166	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
167	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
170	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
172	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
172	NW		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
174	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
175	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
175	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.
175	SE		Shaver Lake			California
176	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
178	NE		Massacre Rim			Nevada	Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary.
179	NW		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.
179	SE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.

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