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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			Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
13	W		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.
14	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
16	S		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
17	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
18	W		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
22	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
23	NW		Foresthill			California
25	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
25	W		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
26	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
27	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
27	W		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
30	W		Penryn			California
31	W		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
33	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
33	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
34	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
37	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
37	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
38	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
38	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
41	SW		Wilton			California
42	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
43	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
43	NW		Nevada City			California
44	NW		Penn Valley			California
44	W		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
45	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
45	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
45	SW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
46	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
47	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
47	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
47	W		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
50	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
50	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
50	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
52	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
53	E		Monitor Pass			California
53	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
53	SW		Lodi			California
54	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
55	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
55	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
60	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
61	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
61	W		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
63	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
64	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
64	SW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
66	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
66	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
66	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
67	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
68	E		Wellington			Nevada
69	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
71	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
71	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
72	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
72	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
72	S		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
75	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
75	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
76	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
77	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
77	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
77	W		Vacaville			California
79	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
80	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
82	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
82	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
83	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
84	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
84	S		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
84	SW		Tracy Airport			California
86	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
86	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
88	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
88	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
89	NW		Paradise			California
90	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
90	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
90	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
90	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
92	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
93	E		Bodie			California
93	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
94	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
94	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
94	W		Napa			California
94	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
95	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
95	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
95	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
96	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
96	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
96	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
97	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
98	S		Merced			California
98	W		Angwin			California
99	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
99	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
100	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
100	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
101	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
101	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
102	SW		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
103	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
103	W		Sonoma			California
105	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
105	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
105	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
106	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
106	SW		Castro Valley			California
109	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
109	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
109	SW		Oakland			California
110	S		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
110	SW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
110	SW		Point Richmond			California
110	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
111	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
112	SW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
113	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
113	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
114	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
114	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
114	W		Santa Rosa			California
115	SE		Coarsegold			California
115	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
117	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
117	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
117	SW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
117	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
117	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
118	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
118	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
118	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
118	S		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
118	SE		McGee Creek			California
118	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
118	SW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
119	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
119	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
119	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
120	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
121	SW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
121	SW		Menlo Park			California
121	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).
121	SW		Mountain View			California
121	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
121	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
122	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
122	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
122	SW		San Mateo			California
122	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
123	SW		Cupertino			California
123	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
123	SW		Morgan Hill			California
123	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
123	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
124	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
124	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
124	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
124	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
125	SW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
125	SW		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.
125	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
126	SW		Pacifica			California
126	SW		Saratoga			California
126	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
128	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
128	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
130	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
130	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
130	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
131	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
132	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
132	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
132	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.
132	SE		Shaver Lake			California
132	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
135	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
135	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.
136	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
138	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
138	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
139	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
139	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
139	SW		Pescadero			California
140	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
140	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
141	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
142	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
142	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
143	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
143	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
144	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
144	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
144	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
145	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
145	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
145	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
146	S		Panoche Pass			California
146	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
152	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
152	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
152	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
152	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
153	N		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.
156	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
156	W		Gualala			California
157	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
158	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
159	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
159	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
160	N		Baum Lake			California
161	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
163	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
163	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
164	E		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
164	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.
164	SE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
165	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
165	SW		Carmel			California
165	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
166	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
167	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.
167	NW		Shasta Dam			California
167	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
168	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
168	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
168	SE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
169	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
171	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
172	SE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
173	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
174	S		Hanford			California
174	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
175	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
175	W		Mendocino			California

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