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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			Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
17	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
18	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
19	SW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
20	NE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
22	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
24	N		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
26	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
27	SW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
29	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
32	NW		Tracy Airport			California
32	W		Morgan Hill			California
33	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
34	E		Merced			California
34	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
35	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
36	N		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
38	NW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
38	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.
43	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
43	SW		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
43	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
45	NW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
46	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
47	N		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
47	S		Panoche Pass			California
48	NE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
49	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
50	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
50	W		Saratoga			California
51	W		Cupertino			California
51	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
51	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
52	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
53	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
53	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
54	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
54	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
54	W		Mountain View			California
55	NE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
56	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.
56	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
56	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
56	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
57	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
57	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
57	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
58	N		Lodi			California
58	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
59	NE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
59	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
59	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
59	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
59	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
60	NW		Castro Valley			California
60	NW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
60	W		Menlo Park			California
60	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
61	NE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
61	NW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
61	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
62	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
62	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
63	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
63	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
64	E		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
64	NW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
65	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
65	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
66	NW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
67	NW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
67	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
67	W		Ewell Observatory			California
68	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
69	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
69	N		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
69	NW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
69	SW		Carmel			California
69	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
69	W		San Mateo			California
70	NW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
70	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
70	W		Pescadero			California
73	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
73	NW		Oakland			California
73	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
73	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
74	NW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
75	NE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
75	W		Half Moon Bay			California
76	E		Coarsegold			California
76	N		Wilton			California
76	NE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
77	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
78	N		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
78	NW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
79	NW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
79	W		Pacifica			California
80	NW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
81	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
81	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
81	NW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
81	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
82	NE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
82	NW		Point Richmond			California
82	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
83	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
83	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
86	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
86	N		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
87	NW		Vacaville			California
89	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
89	N		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
90	N		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
91	N		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
91	NW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
91	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
93	N		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
93	NW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
93	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).
94	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.
94	NW		Napa			California
95	N		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
95	N		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
95	NW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
97	NE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
99	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
99	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.
99	N		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
99	NE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
99	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
100	E		Shaver Lake			California
101	N		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
101	NW		Sonoma			California
101	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
103	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
103	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
104	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
104	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
105	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
105	SE		Hanford			California
107	N		Penryn			California
108	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
108	S		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
110	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
110	N		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
110	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
111	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
113	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.
114	N		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
114	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
115	NW		Angwin			California
117	S		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
118	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
118	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
118	NW		Santa Rosa			California
119	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
119	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
120	N		Foresthill			California
121	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
121	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
121	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
122	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
122	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
123	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
123	S		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
124	E		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
124	E		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
124	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
124	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
125	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
125	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
126	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
127	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
127	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
127	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
128	NE		Monitor Pass			California
128	S		Atascadero			California
129	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
129	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
129	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
130	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
130	NE		Bodie			California
130	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
131	N		Penn Valley			California
131	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
134	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
135	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
135	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
135	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
136	N		Nevada City			California
137	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
137	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
138	E		McGee Creek			California
138	NE		Wellington			Nevada
138	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
139	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
139	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
140	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
141	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
141	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
144	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
144	SE		Porterville			California
145	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
146	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
147	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
147	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
148	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
148	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
148	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
149	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
150	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
151	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
153	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
154	S		Arroyo Grande			California
155	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
158	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
159	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
160	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
161	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
161	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
162	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
162	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
163	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
163	E		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
165	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
166	E		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
166	NW		Gualala			California
166	S		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
167	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
167	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
168	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
169	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
169	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
170	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
171	SE		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
172	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
172	N		Paradise			California
175	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
175	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
175	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
176	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
176	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
177	SE		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
178	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
178	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California

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