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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			C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
7	SE		Falling Waters			West Virginia
15	SW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
16	SE		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
18	NE		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
19	E		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
21	E		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
26	NE		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
27	E		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
27	SE		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
27	SE		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
28	NE		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
28	SW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
29	S		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
29	SW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
30	E		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
33	S		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
35	W		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
36	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
38	S		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
38	SE		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
39	E		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
41	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
41	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
42	SE		Leesburg			Virginia
43	E		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
43	S		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
43	S		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
43	SW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
44	S		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
44	S		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
44	SE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
46	NE		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
46	SE		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
47	SE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
47	SW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
49	E		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
50	W		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
51	NE		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.)
52	S		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
52	S		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
53	E		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
53	SW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
54	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.
54	S		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
56	E		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
56	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
56	SE		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
56	SE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
57	SW		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
58	NE		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
58	SE		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
58	SW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
59	S		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
60	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
60	SE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
61	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
61	N		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
62	E		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
62	SE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
62	SE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
63	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
63	E		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
63	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
63	SE		Vienna			Virginia
64	E		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
65	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
65	SW		Jerome			Virginia
66	N		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
66	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
66	SE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
67	E		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
68	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.
68	S		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
68	SW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
69	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
69	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.
69	SE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
70	E		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
70	SE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
70	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
71	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
71	S		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
72	SE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
73	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
73	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
73	NE		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
73	SE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
73	SE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
74	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
74	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
75	E		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
75	E		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
76	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
76	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.
76	SE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
77	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
77	E		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
77	W		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
78	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
78	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
79	N		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
79	S		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
79	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
80	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
80	S		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
80	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
80	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
81	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
81	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
81	SE		Bowie			Maryland
81	SE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
82	E		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
82	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
83	SE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
85	NW		Heilwood			Pennsylvania
85	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
85	S		Stafford			Virginia
86	SW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
87	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
87	SW		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
89	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.
89	SE		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
89	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.
89	W		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
90	E		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
90	E		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
90	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
90	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
91	E		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
92	E		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	E		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
92	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
92	SE		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
93	E		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
93	E		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
94	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
94	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
94	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
94	W		Uniontown			Pennsylvania
95	W		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
96	E		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
97	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
97	S		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
97	S		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
98	NE		The Geek Shed			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Hartleton.
98	NW		The Kiski School Astronomy Club			Pennsylvania	A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg.
98	NW		Radomski Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Jeannette.
98	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
98	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
99	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
99	NW		Union Street Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory
100	N		Clearfield			Pennsylvania	A town in Clearfield county.
100	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
100	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
101	NE		Susquehanna University			Pennsylvania	Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove.
101	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
101	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
102	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
102	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
102	S		PostOak			Virginia
103	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
103	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
104	NW		Dartmoor Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
105	NW		Punxsutawney			Pennsylvania
106	NE		Southerton Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Lewisburg.
106	SW		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
107	NW		Kunkle Park			Pennsylvania	Park in Washington(PA) township.
107	SE		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
107	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
107	SW		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.
107	W		HAO Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Monessen.
109	E		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
109	NE		Bucknell Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg.
109	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
109	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
111	NW		Plum			Pennsylvania	Forecast also covers Monroeville, William D Boyce Regional Park, Penn Hills, and New Kensington.
112	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
112	N		State Camp			Pennsylvania	A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest.
112	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
113	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
113	E		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
113	NE		CAS DS-2			Pennsylvania	A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society.
113	NE		StarEffects Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Bernville.
113	NW		Edgewood Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near New Kensington.
113	S		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
113	S		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
114	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
115	NW		Goheenville			Pennsylvania	A town in Armstrong county.
115	NW		Oakmont Country Club			Pennsylvania	A golf course.
115	S		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
115	W		KK's Hill			West Virginia	In Fairmont
115	W		Mingo Creek Park Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela.
116	NW		Kittanning			Pennsylvania	A town in Armstrong county.
117	NW		Gettysburg Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
117	NW		IUP Northpointe Regional Campus			Pennsylvania	Campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Star party site of main campus astronomy classes.
117	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
118	E		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
118	NW		Paslow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Bethel Park.
118	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
118	W		Waynesburg University			Pennsylvania	University in Waynesburg.
119	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
119	NE		Triplet Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
119	NW		Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
119	S		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
120	E		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
120	NE		Carpenter Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading.

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