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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			Penryn			California
6	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
8	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
13	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
14	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
17	SE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
18	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
18	SE		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.
19	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
22	NE		Foresthill			California
23	N		Penn Valley			California
26	SW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
27	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
28	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
29	N		Nevada City			California
30	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
31	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
33	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
33	S		Wilton			California
37	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
37	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
37	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
37	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
42	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
42	SE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
43	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
47	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
48	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
50	S		Lodi			California
52	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
52	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
55	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
56	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
56	SW		Vacaville			California
57	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
58	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
59	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
61	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
61	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
62	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
62	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
62	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
62	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
64	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
64	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
65	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
66	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
67	N		Paradise			California
67	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
68	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
68	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
70	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
71	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
71	SW		Napa			California
72	W		Angwin			California
73	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
73	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
73	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
75	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
76	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
76	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
76	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
76	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
76	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
77	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
77	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
77	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
78	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
78	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
78	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
79	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
79	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
80	SW		Sonoma			California
81	E		Monitor Pass			California
81	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
81	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
82	S		Tracy Airport			California
83	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
83	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
83	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
83	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
84	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
84	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
84	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
85	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
86	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
86	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
87	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
87	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
87	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
87	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
87	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
88	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
88	W		Santa Rosa			California
89	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
89	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
90	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
90	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
90	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
91	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
92	SW		Point Richmond			California
93	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
93	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
94	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
94	SW		Castro Valley			California
94	SW		Oakland			California
94	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
95	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
96	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
96	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
96	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
97	E		Wellington			Nevada
99	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
100	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
101	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
101	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
102	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
102	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).
102	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
103	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
105	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
105	SE		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
105	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
105	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
107	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
107	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
108	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
108	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
109	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
109	SW		San Mateo			California
111	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
111	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
111	SW		Menlo Park			California
111	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
112	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
112	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
112	SW		Pacifica			California
112	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
113	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
113	S		Merced			California
113	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.
113	SW		Mountain View			California
113	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
113	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
113	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
114	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
114	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
115	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
115	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
116	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
116	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
116	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
116	SW		Cupertino			California
117	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
117	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
117	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
117	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
118	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
119	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
119	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
119	SW		Saratoga			California
120	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
121	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
121	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
122	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
122	S		Morgan Hill			California
122	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.
123	E		Bodie			California
123	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
123	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
124	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
124	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
124	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
126	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
127	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
127	W		Gualala			California
128	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
129	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
129	SW		Pescadero			California
130	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
130	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
133	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
134	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
135	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
135	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
136	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
136	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
137	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
137	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
138	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
138	SE		Coarsegold			California
139	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
139	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
139	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
139	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
140	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.
140	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
142	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
143	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.
143	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
145	N		Baum Lake			California
145	NW		Shasta Dam			California
145	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
145	W		Mendocino			California
146	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
148	SE		McGee Creek			California
149	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
153	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.
153	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
154	S		Panoche Pass			California
155	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
156	SE		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.
157	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
157	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
157	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
157	SE		Shaver Lake			California
161	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
162	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
163	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
163	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
164	S		Carmel			California
164	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
167	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
167	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
170	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
171	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
171	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
172	NW		Hyampom			California
174	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
175	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
175	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
177	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
179	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.

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