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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			Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
3	W		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
25	S		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
27	SW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
28	S		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
31	S		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
32	W		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
33	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
33	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
33	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
33	W		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
37	S		Coarsegold			California
39	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
41	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
41	S		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
41	SW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
43	W		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
44	S		Shaver Lake			California
45	NE		Bodie			California
45	S		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
45	S		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
46	S		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.
47	NW		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
49	E		McGee Creek			California
54	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
56	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
56	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
56	SW		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
57	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
58	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
58	SW		Merced			California
65	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
65	W		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
66	S		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
67	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
69	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
70	NW		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
71	NW		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
71	W		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
72	N		Monitor Pass			California
72	N		Wellington			Nevada
74	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
74	W		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
75	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
76	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
77	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
78	W		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
79	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
79	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
79	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
80	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
80	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
80	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
81	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
81	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
81	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
81	SW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
84	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
84	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
86	NW		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
87	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
89	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
90	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
90	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
90	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
91	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
94	SE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
95	W		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
97	S		Hanford			California
97	W		Lodi			California
98	S		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
98	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
99	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
99	NW		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	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
99	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
99	SW		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
99	SW		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
100	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
101	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
101	SW		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
102	NW		Wilton			California
102	W		Tracy Airport			California
104	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
105	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
107	SW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
107	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
108	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
108	S		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
109	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
109	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
110	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
110	SW		Panoche Pass			California
112	NW		Foresthill			California
113	S		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
114	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
115	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
115	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
115	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
116	NW		Penryn			California
116	SW		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
116	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
116	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
116	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
117	W		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
118	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
119	S		Porterville			California
119	W		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
120	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
120	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
120	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
120	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
121	W		Morgan Hill			California
121	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
122	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
122	NW		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
122	SW		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
123	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
123	W		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
124	N		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
124	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
125	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
126	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
126	SW		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
127	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
127	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.
128	W		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
129	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
129	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
130	E		Tonopah			Nevada
130	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
131	E		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
131	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
131	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
131	W		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
131	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
132	NW		Nevada City			California
132	SE		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
133	NW		Penn Valley			California
133	SE		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
133	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
134	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
134	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
134	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
135	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
135	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
136	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
136	NE		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
136	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
137	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
137	W		Castro Valley			California
137	W		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
137	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
138	S		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
138	W		Cupertino			California
138	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
138	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
138	W		Saratoga			California
138	W		Vacaville			California
139	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
140	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
140	W		Mountain View			California
141	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
141	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
142	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
143	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
143	W		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
143	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
143	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
144	W		Menlo Park			California
144	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
145	N		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
145	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
145	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
145	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
145	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
145	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
145	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
146	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
146	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
146	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
146	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
146	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
146	W		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
147	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
147	SW		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
147	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
147	W		Oakland			California
148	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
148	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
149	NW		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
149	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
150	W		Ewell Observatory			California
151	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
151	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
151	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
151	W		San Mateo			California
152	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
152	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
152	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
152	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
153	SW		Carmel			California
153	W		Napa			California
154	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
154	W		Point Richmond			California
155	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
156	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
156	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
157	W		Pescadero			California
158	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
158	NW		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
158	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
159	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
159	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
159	W		Half Moon Bay			California
159	W		Pacifica			California
159	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
160	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
160	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
162	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
162	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
162	W		Sonoma			California
163	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
165	E		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
166	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
166	S		Atascadero			California
166	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
166	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
166	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
166	W		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).
167	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
167	W		Angwin			California
167	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
170	NW		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
172	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
173	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
173	SE		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
173	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
174	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
174	SE		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
176	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
178	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
178	W		Santa Rosa			California
179	NW		Paradise			California
179	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
180	SE		Ridgecrest			California

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