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

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