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

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