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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			Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
9	S		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
11	NW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
13	NW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
< 15			Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
20	W		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
21	E		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
22	N		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
25	SE		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
28	NW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
29	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
30	NW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
31	NE		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
31	SE		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
32	W		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
33	SW		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
35	E		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
36	S		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
39	N		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
40	NE		PostOak			Virginia
42	N		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
42	NE		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
42	NE		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
42	NW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
44	W		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
44	W		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
45	NE		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
47	NW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
47	SE		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
48	E		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
48	N		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
48	NW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
48	S		Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
48	SW		Appomattox Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
49	NE		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
50	SE		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
52	E		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
54	N		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
54	NW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
54	SE		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
55	NE		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
55	NW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
57	NE		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
57	SW		Twin Peeks Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
57	SW		Winfree Observatory			Virginia	An observatory at Randolph College.
59	NE		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
60	N		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
60	NE		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
60	NE		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
61	NE		Stafford			Virginia
61	SW		Liberty University			Virginia	University in Lynchburg.
63	NW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
64	W		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
65	NW		George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site			Virginia	An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap.
65	SW		BRAC Ivy Hill Site			Virginia	A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.
68	SE		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
69	N		Jerome			Virginia
71	E		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
71	N		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
71	N		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
71	SW		Sunset Field			Virginia	A site on the Blue Ridge Parkway used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. Also the site of the Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead.
73	W		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
74	NE		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
74	NE		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
74	NE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
76	NE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
76	SW		Lynchburg College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County.
77	N		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
77	N		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
77	NE		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
77	SW		Altavista			Virginia
79	NE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
79	NW		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
79	NW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
80	NE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
81	W		Douthat State Park			Virginia	State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
82	NW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
83	S		South Hill			Virginia
84	N		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
84	N		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
84	N		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
84	NE		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
84	NE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
84	SE		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
85	NE		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
85	NW		Spruce Knob Mountain Center			West Virginia	A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak.
86	S		Staunton River State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society and home of the Staunton River Star Party. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the IDA.
88	SE		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
89	N		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
89	NE		Beacon Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory, associated with the Friends of Beacon Field Airport. Located near Beacon Field Airport, a former airport, now a shopping mall.
89	NE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
89	NE		Vienna			Virginia
90	NW		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
90	S		Yonderplace Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
90	SW		Smith Mountain Lake State Park			Virginia	State Park and home of regular star parties.
91	N		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
91	NE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
91	NE		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
92	N		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
92	NE		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
92	NE		Leesburg			Virginia
93	NE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
95	E		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
95	E		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
95	N		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
95	NE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
95	S		Presbyterian Point			North Carolina	A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
95	W		Laurel Bank			Virginia	A private observing site.
96	N		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
97	NE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
97	NE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
98	E		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
98	NE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
99	E		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
99	NE		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
99	SE		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
99	SW		Burnt Chimney			Virginia	Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument.
99	SW		Roanoke			Virginia	Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society.
99	W		Watoga State Park			West Virginia	State park applying for dark-sky preserve status with the International Dark-Sky Association.
100	N		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
102	N		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
103	SE		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
104	NW		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
105	NE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
105	NE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
107	W		Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park			West Virginia	A state park near Hillsboro.
108	E		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
108	E		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
108	N		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
108	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
109	E		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
109	E		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
109	W		Greenbrier Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
110	NE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
110	SE		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
111	NE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
111	NE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
112	E		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
112	NE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
112	NE		Bowie			Maryland
112	W		Robert's Hill			Virginia	A private observing site near Catawba.
113	E		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
113	SE		Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Virginia	Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
113	SW		Cahas Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
114	N		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
114	SE		Riverview Farm Park			Virginia	Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS).
114	SE		Windsor Castle Park			Virginia	Park in Smithfield.
115	SE		Franklin			Virginia
115	SW		Dark Star Observatory			Virginia	A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
115	SW		Ferrum			Virginia
116	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
116	W		Twin Sugars Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association. Near Friars Hill.
117	NE		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
117	NE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
117	S		Medoc Mountain State Park			North Carolina	link
118	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
118	NE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
119	N		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
119	NE		Carr's Mill Park			Maryland	A park with no facilities, occasionally used by the Howard Astronomical League for impromptu members-only events. In Howard county.

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