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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			Wilton			California
6	W		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
< 15			Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
18	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
18	S		Lodi			California
22	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
23	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
25	N		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
26	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
28	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
28	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
30	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
32	NE		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.
33	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
33	N		Penryn			California
37	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
39	N		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
39	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
39	W		Vacaville			California
40	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
41	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
42	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
42	SE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
44	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
45	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
45	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
45	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
46	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
49	S		Tracy Airport			California
49	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
50	NE		Foresthill			California
50	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
51	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
51	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
52	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
53	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
54	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
54	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
54	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
54	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
55	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
55	W		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
56	N		Penn Valley			California
56	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
56	W		Napa			California
57	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
58	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
59	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
59	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
60	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
60	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
60	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
60	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
61	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
62	N		Nevada City			California
63	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
64	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
64	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
64	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
64	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
64	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
65	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
65	W		Sonoma			California
66	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
66	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
66	SW		Castro Valley			California
66	W		Angwin			California
67	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
68	SW		Oakland			California
68	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
69	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
69	SW		Point Richmond			California
70	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
70	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
72	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
74	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
74	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
75	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
75	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
76	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
76	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
76	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
77	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
77	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
78	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
78	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
79	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
79	W		Santa Rosa			California
80	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
81	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).
81	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
81	SW		San Mateo			California
82	SW		Menlo Park			California
82	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
82	SW		Mountain View			California
82	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
83	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
83	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
83	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
83	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
84	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
84	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
84	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.
84	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
84	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
85	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
85	SW		Cupertino			California
85	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
85	SW		Pacifica			California
86	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
86	SE		Merced			California
87	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
87	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
88	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
88	SW		Saratoga			California
88	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
88	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
89	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
89	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
89	S		Morgan Hill			California
89	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
90	E		Monitor Pass			California
90	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
90	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
90	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.
90	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
90	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
90	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
91	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
91	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
91	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
92	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
92	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
92	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
93	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
93	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
94	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
95	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
95	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
96	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
96	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
96	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.
97	N		Paradise			California
99	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
99	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
99	SW		Pescadero			California
100	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
100	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
100	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
101	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
101	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
102	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
103	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
103	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
103	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
104	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
105	E		Wellington			Nevada
105	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
106	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
106	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
107	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
107	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
108	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
108	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
109	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
109	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
110	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
110	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
111	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
112	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
113	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
114	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
114	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
115	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
115	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
116	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
116	SE		Coarsegold			California
116	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
116	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
117	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
118	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
118	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
119	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
121	E		Bodie			California
121	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
121	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
121	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
122	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
122	S		Panoche Pass			California
123	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
125	W		Gualala			California
129	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
129	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
130	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
131	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
131	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
131	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
131	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
132	S		Carmel			California
135	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
135	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
136	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.
137	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
138	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
138	SE		Shaver Lake			California
140	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
140	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
141	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
142	E		McGee Creek			California
143	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
145	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
148	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
148	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
148	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
148	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
149	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
150	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
151	NW		Mendocino			California
154	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
154	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
159	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
160	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
163	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
164	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
165	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
167	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.
168	SE		Hanford			California
170	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.
170	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
170	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
171	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
171	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
172	N		Shasta Dam			California
175	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
177	N		Baum Lake			California
178	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
178	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
179	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
179	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.

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