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

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