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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			University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
6	NE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
8	SW		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
9	SW		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
9	SW		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
10	N		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
12	E		Bowie			Maryland
14	NW		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
14	W		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
15	S		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
17	SW		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.
18	N		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
18	SW		Vienna			Virginia
19	W		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
20	S		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
21	S		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
22	N		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
22	N		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.
22	N		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
22	NE		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
22	SW		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
24	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
25	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
26	NW		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
27	NE		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
27	NW		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
28	SW		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
28	SW		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
30	W		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
31	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
32	N		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
32	N		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
32	S		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
33	N		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
34	W		Leesburg			Virginia
35	N		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
37	NE		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
37	NE		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
39	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
39	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
39	W		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
39	W		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
40	S		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
40	W		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
41	W		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
41	W		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
42	NW		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
43	NW		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
43	W		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
44	N		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
44	NW		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
45	S		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
45	W		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
46	N		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
46	NW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
46	SW		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
46	SW		Stafford			Virginia
47	W		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
48	SW		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
49	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
49	W		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
51	NW		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
51	SW		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
52	NE		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
52	NE		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
53	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
53	NW		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
53	SW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
54	NW		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
54	NW		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
54	SE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
54	SW		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
54	W		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
55	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
57	N		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
57	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
57	SW		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
58	NE		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
59	SE		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.
60	N		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
60	N		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
61	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
61	SW		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
61	SW		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
62	S		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
63	NW		Falling Waters			West Virginia
64	NW		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
64	SW		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
64	W		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
65	N		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
66	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
67	N		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
67	SW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
68	NE		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
68	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.
68	NW		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
69	SW		PostOak			Virginia
69	W		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
70	NW		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
70	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
71	SE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
71	W		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
72	N		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
73	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
73	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
73	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
73	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
75	NE		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
75	NW		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
75	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
75	SW		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
75	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
76	E		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
76	NE		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
76	W		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
78	E		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
78	NE		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
79	N		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
79	N		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
79	NE		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
80	N		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
80	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
81	W		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
82	S		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
82	W		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
82	W		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
84	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
84	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
86	E		Trap Pond State Park			Delaware	state park near Laurel.
86	SE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
86	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
86	SE		Salisbury			Maryland
86	SW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
86	W		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
87	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
87	S		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
88	N		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
88	N		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
89	NE		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
89	SW		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
89	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
90	E		Milton			Delaware	Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county.
90	NE		Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory			Delaware	AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
90	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
91	NE		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
91	NE		Wilmington			Delaware	Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society.
91	SW		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
92	S		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
94	N		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
94	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.)
94	SW		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
95	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
96	W		Jerome			Virginia
98	NE		West Chester			Pennsylvania	Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society.
99	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
100	E		Rehoboth Beach			Delaware
100	NW		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
101	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
101	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
101	NE		Eagle Eye Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
101	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
101	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
102	NE		French Creek State Gamelands			Pennsylvania	A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
102	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
103	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
104	E		Holly Dome Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory near Millville.
104	NE		WWYS Observatory			Pennsylvania	Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory.
104	NE		Widener University			Pennsylvania	University in Chester.
104	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
104	S		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
105	N		Weiser State Forest			Pennsylvania	This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville.
105	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
105	SW		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
105	SW		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
106	NW		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
106	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
106	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
107	NE		Ash Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory.
107	NE		Carpenter Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading.
107	S		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
108	NE		Dark Horse Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Phoenixville.
108	NE		StarEffects Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Bernville.
108	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
108	W		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
109	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
109	SE		Cashville			Virginia
109	SE		NASA Wallops Visitor Center			Virginia	Visitor center and site of public observing nights.
110	NE		Chestnut Branch Park			New Jersey
110	NE		Rowan Astronomical Observatory			New Jersey	Observatory of Rowan University in Glassboro.
110	NE		Sewell			New Jersey	Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers
110	NE		Triplet Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
110	W		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
111	NE		Bradstreet Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids.
111	S		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
111	SE		Ocean City			Maryland
112	N		CAS DS-2			Pennsylvania	A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society.
112	NE		Merion Golf Club			Pennsylvania	A golf course.
112	NE		Strawbridge Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing
113	NE		Old Oak Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Pottsgrove.
113	S		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
113	SE		Little Levels Campground			Maryland	A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore.
113	SW		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
114	E		Belleplain State Forest			New Jersey	Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club
115	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
116	NE		Philadelphia			Pennsylvania	Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
116	SW		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
117	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
117	NE		Boyertown Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District
117	NW		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
117	W		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
117	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.
118	NE		Spring Mountain Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
118	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
119	NE		Pine Valley Golf Club			New Jersey	A golf course.
119	S		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
119	W		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.

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