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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			Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
10	NW		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
10	SW		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
11	SW		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
13	S		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
13	SE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
15	S		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
16	NW		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
18	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
22	NW		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
23	SW		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
23	W		Falling Waters			West Virginia
24	SE		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
26	E		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
26	SE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
27	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
27	W		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
28	S		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
28	SW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
31	SE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
32	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
33	SE		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.
34	SW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
36	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
37	E		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
37	S		Leesburg			Virginia
37	SW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
38	E		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
38	SE		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
38	SE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
39	S		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
40	E		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
40	SE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
40	SE		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
41	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
41	S		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
41	W		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
43	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.)
43	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
44	S		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
44	SE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
45	S		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
45	S		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
45	SW		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
46	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
46	NW		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
47	S		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
48	E		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
49	E		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
49	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
49	SW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
50	E		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
50	SE		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
50	SW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
52	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
52	S		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
53	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
53	S		Vienna			Virginia
53	SE		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
53	SE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
53	SW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
54	NW		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
54	S		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
54	SE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
55	E		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
55	S		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
55	SE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
57	S		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
58	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
58	S		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
58	SE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
59	SE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
60	SW		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
60	W		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
61	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
62	SE		Bowie			Maryland
62	W		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
64	E		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
64	E		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
64	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
64	NW		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
64	S		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
64	SW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
65	E		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
65	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.
65	E		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
65	S		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.
67	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
67	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
67	SE		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
69	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
69	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
69	SW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
70	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
70	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.
70	NW		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
70	S		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
70	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
71	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
71	S		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
71	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.
71	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
71	SE		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
72	S		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
72	SW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
74	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
75	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
75	SE		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
76	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
76	NW		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.
77	NW		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
77	W		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
78	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
79	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
79	SW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
81	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
81	SW		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
81	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
82	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
82	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
82	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
83	E		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
83	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
83	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
83	S		Stafford			Virginia
83	SW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
84	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
84	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
84	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
85	N		Susquehanna University			Pennsylvania	Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove.
86	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
86	E		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
86	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
86	S		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
86	SE		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
86	SW		Jerome			Virginia
87	N		The Geek Shed			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Hartleton.
88	SE		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
89	NE		StarEffects Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Bernville.
90	NE		CAS DS-2			Pennsylvania	A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society.
90	NW		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
90	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
91	E		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
91	SW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
92	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
93	E		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
93	N		Southerton Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Lewisburg.
93	S		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
93	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
93	SW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
94	E		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
94	NE		Triplet Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
95	N		Bucknell Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg.
95	NE		Carpenter Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading.
95	SE		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
95	W		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
96	E		French Creek State Gamelands			Pennsylvania	A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
96	E		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
97	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
99	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
99	E		Eagle Eye Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
99	E		Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory			Delaware	AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
99	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
100	E		WWYS Observatory			Pennsylvania	Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory.
101	NW		Heilwood			Pennsylvania
101	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
101	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
102	E		West Chester			Pennsylvania	Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society.
103	S		PostOak			Virginia
103	W		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
104	E		Wilmington			Delaware	Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society.
104	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
105	NE		Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park			Pennsylvania	A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg.
105	NE		Valley View Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Kaseville.
106	S		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
106	SE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
107	E		Dark Horse Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Phoenixville.
107	NW		Clearfield			Pennsylvania	A town in Clearfield county.
108	NE		Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA.
108	NE		Old Oak Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Pottsgrove.
109	NE		Blue Mountain Vista Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold.
110	E		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
110	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.
110	SW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
111	NE		Boyertown Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District
111	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.
111	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
111	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.
112	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
113	N		Williamsport			Pennsylvania	Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
113	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
114	E		Widener University			Pennsylvania	University in Chester.
114	SE		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
114	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
114	W		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
115	NE		West Valley Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Near Fogelsville.
116	E		Bradstreet Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids.
116	E		Spring Mountain Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
116	NE		Candlewyck Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
117	NE		Walnut Street Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Berwick.
118	E		Merion Golf Club			Pennsylvania	A golf course.
118	E		Strawbridge Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing
118	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
119	NW		The Kiski School Astronomy Club			Pennsylvania	A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg.
119	NW		Punxsutawney			Pennsylvania
119	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
119	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
120	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
120	W		Uniontown			Pennsylvania

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