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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			Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
5	NW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
5	S		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
8	E		Leesburg			Virginia
9	NW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
12	N		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
14	S		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
< 15			Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
< 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.
15	S		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
16	SW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
17	S		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
23	E		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
23	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
24	N		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
24	SE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
25	NE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
27	E		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
28	NE		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
28	SE		Vienna			Virginia
28	W		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
29	E		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
29	SE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
30	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
30	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
31	W		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
32	N		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
32	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
32	NE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
32	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
32	SW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
33	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.
35	W		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
37	E		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
37	E		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
38	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.
38	NW		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
38	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
39	E		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
39	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
40	NE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
40	SE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
41	E		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
41	E		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
41	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.
42	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
42	SE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
42	W		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
42	W		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
43	NE		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
43	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
45	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
45	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
45	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
46	E		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
46	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
46	SE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
47	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
47	NE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
47	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
47	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
47	S		Stafford			Virginia
48	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
48	SE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
49	SW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
50	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
51	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
53	E		Bowie			Maryland
53	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
53	NE		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
53	NE		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
54	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
54	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
54	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
56	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
56	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
57	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
57	SW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
58	W		Jerome			Virginia
59	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
60	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
62	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
62	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
63	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
64	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
64	NE		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
64	NE		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
65	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
65	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
65	S		PostOak			Virginia
65	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
66	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
66	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
67	SW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
67	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
69	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
69	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
69	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
70	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
71	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
71	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
74	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
74	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
75	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
75	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
76	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
77	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
78	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
78	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
79	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
79	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
79	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
80	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
80	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
81	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.)
81	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
81	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	NE		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
83	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
84	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
85	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
85	W		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
86	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
86	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
87	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
87	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
87	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
88	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
89	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
89	S		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
89	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
90	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
90	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
90	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
91	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
91	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
91	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.
91	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
92	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
93	SE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
93	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
94	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
94	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
95	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
95	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
96	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
96	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
96	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
97	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
97	S		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
97	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.
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	S		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
98	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
99	N		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
99	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
100	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
101	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
101	SW		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
102	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
102	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
102	W		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
103	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
104	N		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
104	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
104	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
104	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
105	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
105	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
105	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.
106	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.
107	NW		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
108	NE		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
108	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
109	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.
109	SE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
110	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
110	E		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
110	E		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
110	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
110	SE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
111	NE		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
111	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
112	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
113	E		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
113	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
113	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
114	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
114	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
115	SE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
115	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
116	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
116	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
117	E		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
117	E		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
117	N		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
117	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
117	NE		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
117	W		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
119	NW		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
119	SE		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
119	SW		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
119	SW		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory

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