Clear Sky Chart

Or show these results: on a map

Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
7	E		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
10	NE		Vienna			Virginia
13	NE		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
14	W		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
15	W		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
16	N		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
17	W		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
18	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
19	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.
19	NE		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
20	E		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
20	NW		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
20	NW		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
20	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.
21	E		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
21	N		Leesburg			Virginia
22	E		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
22	E		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
23	E		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
24	NW		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
25	NE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
25	SW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
26	E		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
26	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
26	S		Stafford			Virginia
26	SW		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
27	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
28	NE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
29	NW		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
30	NW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
31	NE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
31	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
31	SW		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
31	W		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
32	N		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
33	NW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
34	NE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
35	NW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
37	W		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
38	E		Bowie			Maryland
38	N		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
38	SW		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
39	NE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
39	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.
39	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
39	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
39	SW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
39	SW		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
42	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
43	N		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
44	N		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
44	NE		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
44	NE		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
44	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
46	NW		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
47	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
47	W		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
48	NE		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
48	S		PostOak			Virginia
49	E		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
50	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
50	N		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
50	NW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
51	NE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
51	SW		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
52	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
52	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
52	N		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
53	N		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
54	NE		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
54	NE		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
54	NE		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
55	W		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
55	W		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
56	NW		Falling Waters			West Virginia
57	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
58	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
59	W		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
60	SW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
60	W		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
61	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
62	NE		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
62	NW		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
62	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
63	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
64	NE		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
64	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
66	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
66	SW		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
67	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
67	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
68	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
68	NE		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
69	SW		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
70	N		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
70	W		Jerome			Virginia
72	E		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
72	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
73	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
74	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
74	S		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
75	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
75	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
76	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.
76	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
77	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
78	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
79	NE		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
79	NE		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
79	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
79	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
80	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
80	SW		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
81	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
81	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
81	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
81	W		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
81	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
82	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
82	N		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
82	NW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
82	W		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
83	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
84	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
84	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
85	NE		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
86	SE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
87	E		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
87	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
88	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
88	SW		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
89	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
89	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
89	W		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
90	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.
91	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
91	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
91	SE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
91	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
92	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
92	W		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
93	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.
93	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
95	N		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
95	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
95	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
95	SE		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
95	SW		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
95	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
96	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
96	NE		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
96	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
98	N		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
98	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
99	W		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
99	W		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
100	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
100	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
100	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.)
101	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
101	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
102	E		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
103	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
103	NE		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
103	NW		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
104	E		Salisbury			Maryland
104	N		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
104	NE		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
104	S		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
104	SE		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
104	SE		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
105	E		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
105	NE		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
106	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
106	S		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
107	NE		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
107	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
108	E		Trap Pond State Park			Delaware	state park near Laurel.
109	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
109	SW		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
110	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
111	NW		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
112	S		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
112	SW		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
112	W		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
113	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
113	S		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
113	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
113	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
114	E		Milton			Delaware	Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county.
114	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
114	NE		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
115	S		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
116	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.
117	NE		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
117	SE		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
118	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
118	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
118	NE		Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory			Delaware	AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
118	SE		Cashville			Virginia
119	NE		Wilmington			Delaware	Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society.

Copyright © 2024 Attilla Danko.

On server1