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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			NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
1	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
2	NE		Nevada City			California
8	SW		Penn Valley			California
9	S		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
18	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
19	SE		Foresthill			California
24	S		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
27	S		Penryn			California
28	SW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
29	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
30	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
33	W		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
34	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
35	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
36	S		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.
39	S		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
39	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
42	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
42	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
44	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
45	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
46	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
47	NW		Paradise			California
48	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
49	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
50	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
50	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
51	SW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
55	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
55	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
55	S		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
58	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
59	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
60	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
60	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
60	S		Wilton			California
61	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
61	SE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
61	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
62	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
62	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
63	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
64	SW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
66	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
66	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
67	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
68	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
68	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
69	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
69	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
69	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
69	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
70	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
72	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
73	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
74	SE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
76	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
77	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
77	S		Lodi			California
79	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
79	SW		Vacaville			California
81	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
81	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
81	SE		Monitor Pass			California
81	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
81	SW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
82	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
84	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
85	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
86	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
88	SW		Angwin			California
89	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
91	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
92	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
92	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
93	SW		Napa			California
94	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
95	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
96	E		Wellington			Nevada
96	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
96	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
97	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
97	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
99	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
99	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
100	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
100	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
100	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
100	SW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
100	SW		Sonoma			California
102	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
102	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
103	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
104	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
104	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
104	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
105	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
105	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
105	SW		Santa Rosa			California
107	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
107	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
107	SW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
107	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
109	S		Tracy Airport			California
109	SW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
110	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
111	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
112	SW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
112	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
113	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
114	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
114	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
114	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
114	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
114	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
115	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
116	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
116	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
116	SW		Point Richmond			California
117	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
118	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
119	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
119	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
119	SW		Oakland			California
119	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
120	N		Baum Lake			California
121	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
121	SW		Castro Valley			California
122	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
123	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.
124	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
125	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.
125	NW		Shasta Dam			California
125	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).
125	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
125	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
126	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.
126	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.
127	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
127	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
128	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
129	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
129	SE		Bodie			California
129	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
130	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
131	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
131	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
133	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.
133	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
134	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
134	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
135	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
135	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
135	SW		San Mateo			California
135	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
136	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
136	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
136	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
137	S		Merced			California
137	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
137	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
137	SW		Pacifica			California
137	W		Gualala			California
138	SW		Menlo Park			California
138	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
139	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
139	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
139	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
140	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
140	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
140	SW		Mountain View			California
140	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
141	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
142	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
142	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
143	S		Cupertino			California
143	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
143	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
143	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
144	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
146	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
146	S		Saratoga			California
146	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
147	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
147	W		Mendocino			California
148	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
149	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
149	S		Morgan Hill			California
150	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
150	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.
151	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
151	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
151	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
151	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
151	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
153	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
154	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
155	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
155	SW		Pescadero			California
156	SE		McGee Creek			California
157	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
157	SE		Coarsegold			California
157	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
158	NW		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
158	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
159	NW		Hyampom			California
159	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
161	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
161	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
162	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
163	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
164	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
165	N		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
165	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
165	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
166	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
170	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
173	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
173	NW		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
173	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
174	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
174	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.
174	SE		Shaver Lake			California
175	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
178	SE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
179	NE		Massacre Rim			Nevada	Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary.
180	NW		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.

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