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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			Ice House Observation Plateau			California
14	W		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
16	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
16	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
21	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
21	S		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
25	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
25	SW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
26	W		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.
28	NW		Foresthill			California
29	S		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
30	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
32	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
32	W		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
33	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
34	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
36	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
36	NW		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
37	W		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
38	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
38	W		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
39	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
39	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
39	S		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
40	E		Monitor Pass			California
40	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
40	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
40	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
40	W		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
42	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
42	W		Penryn			California
43	SW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
44	W		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
46	NW		Nevada City			California
46	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
47	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
48	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
50	NW		Penn Valley			California
51	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
51	S		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
53	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
54	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
54	SW		Wilton			California
55	E		Wellington			Nevada
55	W		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
59	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
59	SW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
61	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
61	W		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
62	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
63	NW		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
66	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
66	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
66	SW		Lodi			California
68	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
69	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
70	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
70	W		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
72	NW		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
73	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
74	S		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
74	SW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	W		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
75	SW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
77	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
78	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
81	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
81	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
82	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
83	SE		Bodie			California
83	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
84	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
85	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
86	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
86	S		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
86	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
88	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
89	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
91	W		Vacaville			California
92	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
93	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
94	NW		Paradise			California
94	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
95	S		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
95	SW		Tracy Airport			California
96	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
97	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
98	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
100	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
101	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
102	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
103	S		Merced			California
103	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
104	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
105	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
105	S		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
105	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
107	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
107	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
107	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
107	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
108	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
108	W		Napa			California
109	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
110	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
110	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
110	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	SE		McGee Creek			California
110	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
111	S		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
111	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
112	S		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
112	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
112	W		Angwin			California
113	SW		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
114	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
114	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
114	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
115	S		Coarsegold			California
117	S		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
117	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
117	W		Sonoma			California
118	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
118	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
118	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
119	S		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
119	SW		Castro Valley			California
121	SW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
122	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
122	SW		Oakland			California
123	SW		Point Richmond			California
124	SW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
124	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
125	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
126	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
126	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
126	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
127	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
127	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
127	SW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
127	SW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
127	W		Santa Rosa			California
128	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
129	SE		Shaver Lake			California
129	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
129	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
129	SW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
130	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
130	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
130	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
131	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
131	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
131	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.
131	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
132	NW		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
132	SW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
133	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
134	SE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
134	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
134	SW		Menlo Park			California
134	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
134	SW		Morgan Hill			California
134	SW		Mountain View			California
135	SW		Cupertino			California
135	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).
135	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
135	SW		San Mateo			California
135	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
135	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
136	SW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
136	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
136	SW		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.
136	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
136	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
136	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
137	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
137	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
138	SW		Saratoga			California
138	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
139	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
140	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
140	SW		Pacifica			California
141	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
141	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
142	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
142	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
142	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
143	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
143	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
143	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
145	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
145	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
146	N		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.
146	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
146	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
147	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
149	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
149	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
149	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.
150	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
150	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
150	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
151	E		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
151	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
151	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
152	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
152	SW		Pescadero			California
153	S		Panoche Pass			California
153	SW		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
153	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
154	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
154	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
155	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
157	SE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
157	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
160	N		Baum Lake			California
161	SE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
162	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
163	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
163	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
164	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
164	SE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
165	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
165	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
166	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
166	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
168	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
168	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
169	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.
169	W		Gualala			California
170	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
171	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.
171	NW		Shasta Dam			California
173	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
173	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
174	SE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
174	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
175	S		Hanford			California
175	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
176	SW		Carmel			California
176	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
176	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
178	E		Tonopah			Nevada
178	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
179	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
180	E		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.

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