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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			Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
12	SW		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
15	N		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
16	S		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
18	NW		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
19	SW		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
21	N		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
25	N		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
26	SW		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
27	S		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
29	SE		Cape Charles			Virginia
33	S		Grundland Astronomy Park			Virginia	A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club.
33	S		Riverview Farm Park			Virginia	Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS).
33	SW		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
34	SW		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
35	E		Cashville			Virginia
35	N		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
37	SW		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
38	NW		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
42	S		Windsor Castle Park			Virginia	Park in Smithfield.
43	N		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
44	S		Ocean View Sky Shed			Virginia	A private observatory.
47	S		Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Virginia	Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
51	S		Renaissance Academy			Virginia	A city school in Viriginia Beach.
54	SE		Virginia Beach			Virginia
56	S		Battlefield Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Chesapeake.
57	S		Tidewater Area			Virginia	Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth.
57	W		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
58	NE		NASA Wallops Visitor Center			Virginia	Visitor center and site of public observing nights.
60	NE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
60	W		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
63	N		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.
63	W		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
64	S		Cornland Park			Virginia	Near Cornland.
64	W		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
64	W		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
65	NW		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
67	SW		Franklin			Virginia
69	N		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
69	S		Northwest River Park			Virginia	City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
70	S		Somerton Creek			Virginia	Near Somerton.
71	NE		Salisbury			Maryland
71	NW		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
72	N		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
73	NW		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
73	W		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
78	NE		Little Levels Campground			Maryland	A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore.
79	N		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
80	NW		PostOak			Virginia
80	S		Merchants Millpond State Park			North Carolina	State park.
84	NE		Trap Pond State Park			Delaware	state park near Laurel.
84	NW		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
84	NW		Stafford			Virginia
84	S		Ferry Point observatory			North Carolina	A private obseratory near Elizabeth City.
85	N		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
85	W		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
86	NW		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
87	N		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
87	W		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
88	NW		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
88	W		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
89	N		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
90	NE		Ocean City			Maryland
90	NW		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
91	NW		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.
91	NW		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
91	NW		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
92	N		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
94	S		Arrowhead Beach			North Carolina	A town in Chowan county.
95	S		Weeksville			North Carolina
96	NW		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
98	N		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
99	N		Bowie			Maryland
99	N		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
99	N		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
99	W		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
100	NW		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
101	N		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
102	N		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
102	S		The Peninsula Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
102	W		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
103	N		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
103	NW		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
104	N		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
104	N		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
104	NE		Milton			Delaware	Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county.
104	NW		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
104	NW		Vienna			Virginia
106	N		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
107	NW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
108	NE		Rehoboth Beach			Delaware
108	NW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
108	W		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
109	NE		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
109	W		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
110	N		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
110	NW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
110	NW		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
111	NW		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
111	SW		South Hill			Virginia
112	N		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
114	N		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
114	NW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
114	S		Wright Brothers National Memorial			North Carolina	National park near Kill Devil Hills.
115	NW		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
115	W		Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
116	N		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
116	NW		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
117	NW		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
117	W		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
118	N		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
119	NW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
120	N		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
120	NW		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
120	W		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
121	NE		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
121	SW		Medoc Mountain State Park			North Carolina	link
122	N		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
122	N		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
122	S		Pettigrew State Park			North Carolina	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Creswell.
123	NW		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
123	NW		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
124	N		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
125	N		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
125	NW		Leesburg			Virginia
125	NW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
126	N		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
127	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.
127	SW		Presbyterian Point			North Carolina	A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
127	W		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
128	N		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
128	NW		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
129	NW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
130	N		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
130	NW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
130	NW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
131	N		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
131	NW		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
131	W		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
132	W		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
133	N		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
133	N		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
133	W		Twin Peeks Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
134	N		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
134	NW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
135	N		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
135	N		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
135	W		Appomattox Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
135	W		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
136	NW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
137	NW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
137	SW		Seaman Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
138	SW		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.
139	N		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
139	N		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
139	NW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
140	N		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
140	W		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
141	N		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
143	NW		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
143	S		Banjo Creek			North Carolina
144	NE		Belleplain State Forest			New Jersey	Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club
144	NW		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
144	NW		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
144	S		Greenville			North Carolina	Home of East Carolina University.
145	N		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
145	N		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
146	N		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
146	NE		Holly Dome Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory near Millville.
146	NW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
147	N		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
147	W		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
148	N		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
148	N		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
148	N		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
148	NW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
148	SW		Spring Hope Observing Site			North Carolina	A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope.
150	N		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
150	NW		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
150	W		Yonderplace Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
151	NW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
151	NW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
151	SW		Franklinton			North Carolina
151	W		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
151	W		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
152	NW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
152	NW		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
152	W		Liberty University			Virginia	University in Lynchburg.
152	W		Winfree Observatory			Virginia	An observatory at Randolph College.
154	N		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
154	N		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
155	NE		Ocean City			New Jersey
155	NW		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
155	NW		Jerome			Virginia
156	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
156	N		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
156	NW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
157	NW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
157	SW		Old Fields Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
158	N		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.
158	N		Wilmington			Delaware	Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society.
158	NW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
159	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
159	W		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
160	NW		Falling Waters			West Virginia
160	S		Avon			North Carolina	A town on Hatteras island.
160	W		BRAC Ivy Hill Site			Virginia	A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.
161	N		Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory			Delaware	AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
161	W		Altavista			Virginia
162	N		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
164	N		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
164	NE		Ash Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory.
164	NE		Rowan Astronomical Observatory			New Jersey	Observatory of Rowan University in Glassboro.
164	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.
165	N		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
165	N		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
165	NE		Atlantic City			New Jersey
165	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
166	NW		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
167	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
167	NE		Chestnut Branch Park			New Jersey
167	NE		Harold E. Taylor Observatory			New Jersey	Observatory of the Richard Stockton College. Near NAFEC-Atlantic City Airport.
167	NE		Sewell			New Jersey	Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers
167	NW		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
167	NW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
167	SW		Bahama			North Carolina	In Northern Durham Country, NC.
169	N		Widener University			Pennsylvania	University in Chester.
170	N		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
170	NW		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
170	S		Ocracoke Campground			North Carolina	Campground on Ocracoke Island. In the Outer Banks.
171	N		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
171	N		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
171	W		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.
171	W		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
172	N		West Chester			Pennsylvania	Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society.
172	SW		StarHub Observatory			North Carolina	Site of observatory located near the Neuse Nature Center in Kinston.
172	W		Lynchburg College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County.
173	N		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
173	N		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
173	NE		Pine Valley Golf Club			New Jersey	A golf course.
173	NE		Batsto			New Jersey	An observing site of the West Jersey Astronomical Society.
174	SW		3B Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Clayton.
174	SW		Clayton			North Carolina
174	SW		Princeton Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Princeton.
174	SW		Raleigh			North Carolina	Home of the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
175	N		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
175	SW		Durham			North Carolina
176	N		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
176	S		Fairfield Harbor			North Carolina	About 8 miles south-east of New Bern.
177	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
177	W		Smith Mountain Lake State Park			Virginia	State Park and home of regular star parties.
178	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
179	N		Merion Golf Club			Pennsylvania	A golf course.
179	N		Philadelphia			Pennsylvania	Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
179	NW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
179	SW		Cary			North Carolina	A town in Wake county.
180	N		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
180	N		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
180	N		Strawbridge Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing
180	NE		Holgate			New Jersey	A twon on the Jersey Shore on Long Beach Island.
180	NW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
180	W		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory

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