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

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