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BRAC Ivy Hill Site
Virginia
A site used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
.
8
E
Liberty University
Virginia
University
in Lynchburg.
9
NE
Winfree Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
at
Randolph College
.
12
W
Lynchburg College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Lynchburg College
. Located at the college's
Claytor Nature Study Center
in Bedford County.
14
NW
Sunset Field
Virginia
A site on the
Blue Ridge Parkway
used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
. Also the site of the
Apple Orchard Falls
Trailhead.
19
S
Altavista
Virginia
25
E
Appomattox Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
26
SW
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Virginia
State Park
and home of regular
star parties
.
32
NE
James River State Park
Virginia
State park
on the James river.
33
SE
Twin Peeks Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
34
SW
Burnt Chimney
Virginia
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby
Booker T. Washington National Monument
.
35
W
Roanoke
Virginia
Home of the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
.
36
N
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
Virginia
An
overlook
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
37
NE
Welsh Mt. Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
40
W
Laurel Bank
Virginia
A private observing site.
42
N
Goshen
Virginia
A town in Rockbridge county.
44
NW
Douthat State Park
Virginia
State park
and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
48
E
Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Hampden-Sydney College
. In Hampden-Sydney.
48
NE
Fan Mountain Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
48
SW
Cahas Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A site used by the
Star City Astronomy Network
and the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
50
SW
Ferrum
Virginia
50
W
Robert's Hill
Virginia
A private observing site near Catawba.
52
NE
Waynesboro
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
52
SE
Yonderplace Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
54
N
Staunton
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
55
NE
Calf Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A public
overlook
on Skyline drive In
Shenandoah National Park
.
56
S
Dark Star Observatory
Virginia
A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
58
E
Guinea Observing Site
Virginia
A private observing site.
59
NE
Dogwood Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Kidds Store.
60
N
Starlight Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory
60
SE
Staunton River State Park
Virginia
State park
used by the
Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society
and home of the
Staunton River Star Party
. Designated as an
International Dark Sky Park
by the
IDA
.
62
N
Pinetop Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
62
NE
Leander McCormick Observatory
Virginia
An
Observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
62
NW
Greenbrier Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
64
NE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Home of the
University of Virginia's
Leander McCormick Observatory
and close to
Fan Mountain Observatory
.
64
SW
Ridgeway
Virginia
A town in Henry county.
64
W
Anderson Observatory
Virginia
AKA
Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory
of
VirginiaTech
's
physics department
. Used and maintained by the
Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech
. In Blacksburg.
65
NE
Lake Monticello
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
67
N
Stokesville Observatory
Virginia
Of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
67
NW
Watoga State Park
West Virginia
State park
applying
for dark-sky preserve status with the
International Dark-Sky Association
.
67
W
Blair Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Christiansburg.
68
SW
The Saddle
Virginia
A site used by the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Rocky Knob
.
68
W
Martin Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of the
Virginia Tech Physics Department
.
71
N
COSMIC OBSERVATORY
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
71
W
Selu Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Radford University
. Near Radford.
72
NW
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
West Virginia
A
state park
near Hillsboro.
73
E
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Virginia
Used as a
dark sky site
by the
Richmond Astronomical Society
. Near Powhatan.
74
NE
Blue Ridge Observatory
Virginia
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
75
W
Standing Stone Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
76
N
Shank Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
76
NW
Twin Sugars Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association
. Near Friars Hill.
77
N
Green Bank Observatory
West Virginia
Radio Observatory
and for research and education. Also the home of the
Green Bank Star Quest
.
77
N
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Home of the
Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers
and the
John C. Wells Planetarium
of
James Madison University
.
77
NE
Hay House Farm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
77
SW
Primland Observatory
Virginia
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
78
E
Leakes Mill Park
Virginia
Park
in Goochland.
78
S
Animal Park at the Conservators Center
North Carolina
Wildlife Center
with
night sky tours
.
80
SE
Presbyterian Point
North Carolina
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
80
SE
South Hill
Virginia
81
SW
Night Skies Network Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory. Home observatory of the
Night Skies Network
.
84
NE
Lagniappe Farm
Virginia
A private observing site of a member of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
84
S
Browns Summit
North Carolina
85
N
Kile Knob Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Circlville.
86
NE
Hidden Creek Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
87
SW
Chrysalis Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Stokesdale.
88
N
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.
88
S
Bahama
North Carolina
In Northern Durham Country, NC.
90
N
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
.
90
S
Burlington
North Carolina
Home of the
Astronomy Club of Alamance County
.
91
S
Hillsborough
North Carolina
91
SW
Fancy Gap
Virginia
A site of the
Winston-Salem Astronomical League
.
92
NE
Big Meadows
Virginia
A site in
Shenandoah National Park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
92
SW
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
In Guilford county.
92
W
Backus Mountain Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
93
E
Montpelier Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Montpelier.
93
N
Hidden Waters Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
94
SW
Mount Airy
North Carolina
A town in \tSurry county.
95
S
Greensboro
North Carolina
Home of the
Greensboro Astronomy Club
(GAC).
96
E
Ragland Observatory
Virginia
An observatory of the
Richmond Astronomical Society
.
96
NE
Belmont Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory. Affiliated with the
Rappahannock Astronomy Club
.
97
NE
Morning Calm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
97
SW
Elk Horn Observatory
Virginia
Observatory of the
Echo Ridge Astronomical Society
.
98
E
Fenwick Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
in Henrico County.
99
S
Durham
North Carolina
99
SW
Pilot Mountain
North Carolina
FAS
Bullington Observing Site
100
S
Three College Observatory
North Carolina
An
observatory
jointly operated by the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
, the
North Carolina A & T State University
, and
Guilford College
. Near Snow Camp.
100
W
Camp Creek
West Virginia
Forecast covers the Camp Creek Canyon area including the
Camp Creek State Forest
.
101
N
Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat
West Virginia
Aka
CMOR
. A private observing club.
101
SE
Franklinton
North Carolina
102
E
New Moon Telescopes Observatory
Virginia
A commercial
telescope maker
's observatory.
102
SW
Thompson's Yard
North Carolina
A site used by
FAS
Bullington. North-west of Winston-Salem.
102
W
Wytheville
Virginia
103
E
Richmond
Virginia
"Home of the
Science Museum of Virginia
and the
Richmond Astronomical Society
103
NE
East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous
Virginia
The
ECVAR
star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
103
S
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
A town in Orange county.
103
S
Morehead Observatory
North Carolina
Observatory
of
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
103
W
Chanticlear Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Bluefield.
104
E
Keeble Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Randolph-Macon College
in Ashland.
104
NE
Culpeper
Virginia
A town in Culpeper County.
105
NE
PostOak
Virginia
105
NE
Ryan Observing Site
Virginia
A private observation
site.
106
S
High Point
North Carolina
107
N
Jerome
Virginia
107
NE
Lake of the Woods Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
110
N
Mountain Meadows Observatory
West Virginia
Private Observatory near
Lost River State Park
.
110
NE
Mark Slade Remote Observatory
Virginia
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by
MSRO Science, Inc.
110
SW
Astroquest
North Carolina
A private observatory.
111
SW
ScottNC Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
112
N
Clegg Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Woodstock.
112
SE
Medoc Mountain State Park
North Carolina
link
112
SW
Echo Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
112
SW
Elk Creek
Virginia
Forcast also covers the western half of the
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
.
113
NE
CF Phelps WMA
Virginia
A
wildlife mangement area
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
113
NW
Elk River WMA
West Virginia
A
wildlife management area
east of Sutton.
113
SW
Hampton-Harmon Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
114
S
Cary
North Carolina
A town in Wake county.
114
SW
CopperHead Ridge Observatory
North Carolina
A private
observatory
.
115
S
Jordan Lake
North Carolina
Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
.
116
NE
Over The Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Flint Hill.
117
NE
Shenandoah County Park
Virginia
A
park
in Shenandoah County. Used by the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
and site of monthly observing sessions
117
NE
Summit Crossing Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
117
SW
Stone Mountain State Park
North Carolina
State park
near Roaring Gap.
118
NE
Quiet Skies Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
118
S
Raleigh
North Carolina
Home of the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
118
SE
Spring Hope Observing Site
North Carolina
A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope.
119
S
Asheboro
North Carolina
119
S
Circle City Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Pittsboro.
120
N
Blackwater Falls
West Virginia
A
state park
and site of a star party held by the
Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society
.
120
NE
Stargazer's Field Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
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