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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			Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
4	N		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
5	SE		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
9	N		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
10	SE		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
11	E		Leesburg			Virginia
< 15			CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
< 15			Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
16	SE		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
17	SW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
18	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
19	S		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
19	S		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
21	S		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
22	NE		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
24	W		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
26	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
26	NE		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
27	E		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
27	SE		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
28	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
29	N		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
29	W		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
30	SE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
31	E		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
31	W		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
32	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
33	E		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
33	E		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
33	N		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
33	SE		Vienna			Virginia
33	SW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
34	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
34	SE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
36	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
37	NE		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
37	S		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
38	W		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
39	E		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.
39	NE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
40	SW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
41	E		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
41	SE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
43	E		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
43	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
43	NE		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
44	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
44	SE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
45	E		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
45	SE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
45	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
46	SE		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.
47	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
47	SE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
48	NE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
48	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
48	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
49	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
49	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
49	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
49	SW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
50	E		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
50	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
51	SE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
52	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
52	S		Stafford			Virginia
53	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
53	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
53	SE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
53	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
54	E		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
54	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
54	NE		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
56	W		Jerome			Virginia
56	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
57	E		Bowie			Maryland
57	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
57	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
58	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
58	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
58	SW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
60	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
61	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
62	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
64	NE		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
64	NE		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
64	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
65	E		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
65	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
67	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
68	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
68	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
68	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
68	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
69	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
70	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
70	S		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
70	S		PostOak			Virginia
70	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
70	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
71	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
73	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
73	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
74	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
74	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
75	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
75	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
75	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
76	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
77	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.)
77	NE		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
78	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
80	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
80	SW		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.
82	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
82	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
82	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
83	E		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
83	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
83	W		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
84	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
84	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
85	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
85	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
85	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
87	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
88	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
88	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
89	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
89	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
89	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
90	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
92	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
92	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
92	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.
92	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
92	S		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
92	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
93	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
93	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
94	N		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
94	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
94	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
94	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
94	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
94	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
95	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
96	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
97	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
98	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
98	SE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
98	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
99	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
99	N		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
99	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
100	S		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
100	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
100	W		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
101	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
101	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.
101	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
102	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
102	NW		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
102	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
102	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.
102	SE		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
103	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
103	SW		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
103	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.
104	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
104	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
107	NE		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.
108	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
109	E		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
109	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
109	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
109	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
111	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
111	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
112	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
112	E		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
112	E		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
112	N		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
112	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
112	NE		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
113	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
113	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
113	W		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
114	NW		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
114	SE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
114	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
115	E		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
115	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
115	SE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
116	NW		Uniontown			Pennsylvania
116	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
117	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
117	NW		Heilwood			Pennsylvania
118	NE		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
119	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
119	SW		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory

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