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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			Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
8	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
13	E		Coarsegold			California
< 15			Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
16	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
17	N		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
18	NE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
19	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
20	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
26	N		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
29	W		Merced			California
32	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.
34	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
36	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
37	E		Shaver Lake			California
38	N		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
40	NE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
40	SW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
41	NE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
47	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
47	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
52	W		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
56	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
60	N		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
60	SW		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
62	NE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
63	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
63	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
64	S		Hanford			California
64	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
65	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
65	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
65	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
66	NE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
66	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
67	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
67	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
70	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
70	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
71	SW		Panoche Pass			California
72	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
73	N		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
75	SW		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
77	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
78	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
80	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
82	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
82	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
83	SW		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
84	N		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
84	NE		McGee Creek			California
84	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
85	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
86	N		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
86	NE		Bodie			California
87	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
87	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
87	W		Tracy Airport			California
89	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
89	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
91	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
92	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
93	W		Morgan Hill			California
94	N		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
95	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
95	N		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
95	NW		Lodi			California
95	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
95	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
95	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
96	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
96	SE		Porterville			California
96	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
97	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
98	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
98	N		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
98	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
99	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
100	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
100	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
100	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
100	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.
101	E		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
103	E		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
104	S		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
104	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
106	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
107	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
107	NW		Wilton			California
108	N		Monitor Pass			California
108	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
109	SW		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
109	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
109	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
109	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
110	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
110	N		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
110	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
111	N		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
111	N		Wellington			Nevada
111	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
111	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
111	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
111	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
112	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
113	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
113	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
113	W		Saratoga			California
114	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
114	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
114	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
114	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
114	W		Cupertino			California
114	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
114	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
114	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
115	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.
115	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
115	S		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
115	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
115	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
115	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
116	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
116	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
116	NW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
116	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
117	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
117	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
117	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
117	W		Mountain View			California
118	W		Carmel			California
119	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
119	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
119	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
119	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
119	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
120	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
120	NW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
120	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
121	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
121	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
121	W		Castro Valley			California
121	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
122	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
122	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
122	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
123	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
123	S		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
123	W		Menlo Park			California
123	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
123	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
124	NW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
124	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
125	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
126	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
126	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
126	S		Atascadero			California
127	NW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
127	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
128	W		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
129	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
130	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
130	NW		Penryn			California
130	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
130	W		Ewell Observatory			California
131	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
131	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
132	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
132	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
132	W		San Mateo			California
133	N		Foresthill			California
133	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
133	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
133	W		Oakland			California
133	W		Pescadero			California
135	NW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
135	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
136	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
136	NW		Vacaville			California
137	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
137	NW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
138	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
138	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
138	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
138	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
138	SE		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
138	W		Half Moon Bay			California
140	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
140	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
141	W		Pacifica			California
141	W		Point Richmond			California
142	NW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
142	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
142	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
142	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
142	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
143	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
143	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
144	E		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
145	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
145	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
146	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
147	NW		Napa			California
148	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
149	S		Arroyo Grande			California
150	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
150	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
150	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
151	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
151	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
151	NW		Penn Valley			California
151	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
152	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
152	N		Nevada City			California
152	NW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
152	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
153	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).
155	NW		Sonoma			California
159	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
159	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
159	S		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
159	SE		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
160	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
161	E		Tonopah			Nevada
161	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
162	E		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
162	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
163	N		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
163	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
165	NW		Angwin			California
166	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
166	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
166	SE		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
167	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
168	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
168	SE		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
169	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
169	SE		Ridgecrest			California
170	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
170	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
171	S		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
172	NW		Santa Rosa			California
173	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
173	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
173	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
173	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.
174	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
174	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
175	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
175	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
175	S		Byrne Observatory			California	An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
175	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
175	S		Vandenberg Village			California
177	NE		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
177	S		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
178	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
178	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
178	S		Lockwood Valley			California

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