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

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