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

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