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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			Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
< 15			CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
< 15			NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
< 15			Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
15	E		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
16	NE		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
17	E		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
17	NE		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
17	SE		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
17	SW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
17	W		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
19	NE		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
21	NW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
22	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
23	E		Leesburg			Virginia
23	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
24	NE		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
25	E		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
26	W		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
28	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
28	SE		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
29	S		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
29	W		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
31	E		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
32	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
32	SW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
35	E		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
35	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
36	N		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
36	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
37	E		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
38	E		Vienna			Virginia
38	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
38	S		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
39	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
39	NE		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
41	E		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
41	SE		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
41	SW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
42	NE		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
42	NE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
42	W		Jerome			Virginia
43	N		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
43	NE		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
44	NE		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
45	E		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
45	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
46	SE		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
46	SE		Stafford			Virginia
47	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
48	NE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
48	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
48	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
49	E		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
50	E		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.
50	E		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
51	E		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
52	E		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
52	NW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
52	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
53	E		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
53	NE		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
54	E		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
54	E		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
54	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.
55	NE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
55	S		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
55	W		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
56	E		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
57	E		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
57	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
57	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
59	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
59	NE		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
59	S		PostOak			Virginia
59	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
59	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
60	E		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
61	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
62	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
62	SE		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
62	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
63	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
63	NE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
65	W		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.
66	E		Bowie			Maryland
66	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
67	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
69	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
69	NE		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
69	NE		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
69	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
69	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
69	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
69	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
69	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
70	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
70	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
70	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
70	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
70	W		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
72	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
73	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
75	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
75	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
77	S		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
78	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
78	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
78	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
79	NE		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
80	E		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
80	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
80	NE		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
80	NE		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
80	NW		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
81	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
82	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
82	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
83	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
83	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
84	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
84	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
85	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
85	S		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
86	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
86	SW		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
86	W		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
89	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
89	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
89	W		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.
90	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
91	N		Tuscarora Shale Pit			Pennsylvania	In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.)
91	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
92	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
92	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
93	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
93	NE		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
96	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
96	SE		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
96	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
97	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
98	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
98	NE		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
98	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
98	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
98	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
99	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
99	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
100	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
101	NW		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
103	E		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
103	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
103	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
103	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
103	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
103	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
103	SW		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
104	N		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
104	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
105	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
105	SW		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
106	E		Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge			Maryland	Centered on the Visitor Center of the refuge. Home of public star nights held by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
106	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
106	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
107	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
107	NE		Ryan Observatory			Pennsylvania	At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park.
107	NW		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
108	N		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
108	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
108	SW		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
108	W		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
109	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
109	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
110	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
111	N		Mt. Lion Observatory			Pennsylvania	AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School.
111	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
111	S		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
112	NW		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
112	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
112	SE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
113	NW		Uniontown			Pennsylvania
114	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
115	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
117	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
117	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
118	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
118	E		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
119	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
120	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
120	SE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory

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