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C&O Canal National Historical Park |
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Maryland |
AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown. |
7 | SE |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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15 | SW |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
16 | SE |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
18 | NE |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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19 | E |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
21 | E |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
26 | NE |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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27 | E |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
27 | SE |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
27 | SE |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
28 | NE |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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28 | SW |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
29 | S |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
29 | SW |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
30 | E |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
33 | S |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
35 | W |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
36 | NW |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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38 | S |
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Blue Ridge Regional Park |
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Virginia |
A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill. |
38 | SE |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
39 | E |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
41 | N |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
41 | N |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
42 | SE |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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43 | E |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
43 | S |
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Lord Fairfax Community College |
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Virginia |
Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS). |
43 | S |
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Sky Meadows State Park |
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Virginia |
A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
43 | SW |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
44 | S |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
44 | S |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
44 | SE |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
46 | NE |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
46 | SE |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
47 | SE |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
47 | SW |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
49 | E |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
50 | W |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
51 | NE |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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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.) |
52 | S |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
52 | S |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
53 | E |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
53 | SW |
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Shenandoah County Park |
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Virginia |
A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions |
54 | E |
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Carr's Mill Park |
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Maryland |
A park with no facilities, occasionally used by the Howard Astronomical League for impromptu members-only events. In Howard county. |
54 | S |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
56 | E |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
56 | NE |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
56 | SE |
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Great Falls Observatory Park |
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Virginia |
Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston. |
56 | SE |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
57 | SW |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
58 | NE |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
58 | SE |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
58 | SW |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
59 | S |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
60 | N |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
60 | SE |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
61 | E |
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Alpha Ridge Park |
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Maryland |
Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD. |
61 | N |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
62 | E |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
62 | SE |
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Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
62 | SE |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
63 | E |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
63 | E |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
63 | NW |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
63 | SE |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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64 | E |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
65 | S |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
65 | SW |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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66 | N |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
66 | S |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
66 | SE |
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George Mason Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of George Mason University. |
67 | E |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
68 | N |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
68 | S |
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East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous |
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Virginia |
The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray. |
68 | SW |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
69 | NE |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
69 | S |
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C.M. Crockett Park |
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Virginia |
A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland. |
69 | SE |
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USNO |
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DC |
The U.S. Naval Observatory. |
70 | E |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
70 | SE |
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University of Maryland Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park. |
70 | W |
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Deep Creek Lake State Park |
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Maryland |
State park. |
71 | NW |
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Pioneer Park Campground |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Somerset. |
71 | S |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
72 | SE |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
73 | E |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
73 | N |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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73 | NE |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
73 | SE |
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ALPHA Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Capitol Technology University. |
73 | SE |
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Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory |
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DC |
AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington. |
74 | NE |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
74 | NE |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
75 | E |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
75 | E |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
76 | NE |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
76 | SE |
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Beacon Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory, associated with the Friends of Beacon Field Airport. Located near Beacon Field Airport, a former airport, now a shopping mall. |
76 | SE |
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Old Town Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
77 | E |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
77 | E |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
77 | W |
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Thornton Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
78 | N |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
78 | NW |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around New Florence. |
79 | N |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
79 | S |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
79 | S |
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Culpeper |
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Virginia |
A town in Culpeper County. |
80 | N |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
80 | S |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
80 | SE |
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Mason Neck State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
80 | SW |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
81 | N |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
81 | S |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
81 | SE |
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Bowie |
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Maryland |
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81 | SE |
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Fort Washington Park |
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Maryland |
A historic national park in Fort Washington. |
82 | E |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
82 | S |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
83 | SE |
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Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Fort Washington. |
85 | NW |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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85 | S |
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Katherine Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
85 | S |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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86 | SW |
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Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat |
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West Virginia |
Aka CMOR. A private observing club. |
87 | E |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
87 | SW |
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Blackwater Falls |
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West Virginia |
A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. |
89 | NE |
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Weiser State Forest |
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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. |
89 | SE |
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AACC Astronomy Lab |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club. |
89 | SW |
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George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site |
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Virginia |
An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap. |
89 | W |
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Johnson East Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Connellsville. |
90 | E |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
90 | E |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
90 | S |
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Lake of the Woods Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods. |
90 | S |
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Mark Slade Remote Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc. |
91 | E |
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Harford Community College Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air. |
92 | E |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
92 | E |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
92 | NE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
92 | SE |
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United States Naval Academy |
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Maryland |
Link.. In Annapolis. |
93 | E |
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Broad Creek |
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Maryland |
A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society. |
93 | E |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
94 | NE |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
94 | SE |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
94 | SW |
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Harrisonburg |
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Virginia |
Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University. |
94 | W |
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Uniontown |
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Pennsylvania |
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95 | W |
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Chestnut Ridge Park |
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West Virginia |
A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club. |
96 | E |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
97 | NE |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
97 | S |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke. |
97 | S |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
98 | NE |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
98 | NW |
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The Kiski School Astronomy Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg. |
98 | NW |
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Radomski Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Jeannette. |
98 | SE |
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The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Waldorf. |
98 | SW |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
99 | E |
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Quiet Pond Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. |
99 | NW |
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Union Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
100 | N |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
100 | S |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
100 | SW |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
101 | NE |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
101 | SE |
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Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park |
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Maryland |
City park in Chesapeake Beach. |
101 | SE |
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King George Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in King George. |
102 | E |
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Echo Hill Outdoor School |
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Maryland |
A school near Worton. |
102 | E |
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Fishing Battery Island |
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Maryland |
Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace. |
102 | S |
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PostOak |
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Virginia |
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103 | NE |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
103 | S |
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Summit Crossing Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Spotsylvania. |
104 | NW |
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Dartmoor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
105 | NW |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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106 | NE |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
106 | SW |
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Kile Knob Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Circlville. |
107 | NW |
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Kunkle Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Park in Washington(PA) township. |
107 | SE |
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Rich Neck Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
107 | SW |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
107 | SW |
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Spruce Knob Mountain Center |
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West Virginia |
A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak. |
107 | W |
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HAO Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Monessen. |
109 | E |
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Welsh Mountain Community Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
109 | NE |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
109 | NE |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
109 | SW |
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Pinetop Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Mount Sidney. |
111 | NW |
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Plum |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Monroeville, William D Boyce Regional Park, Penn Hills, and New Kensington. |
112 | E |
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TBM Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
112 | N |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
112 | S |
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Hay House Farm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA. |
113 | E |
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Elk Forest |
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Maryland |
A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers |
113 | E |
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Wayside Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford. |
113 | NE |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
113 | NE |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
113 | NW |
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Edgewood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near New Kensington. |
113 | S |
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Charlottesville |
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Virginia |
Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory. |
113 | S |
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Leander McCormick Observatory |
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Virginia |
An Observatory of the University of Virginia. |
114 | S |
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Hidden Creek Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
115 | NW |
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Goheenville |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
115 | NW |
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Oakmont Country Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
115 | S |
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Calf Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park. |
115 | W |
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KK's Hill |
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West Virginia |
In Fairmont |
115 | W |
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Mingo Creek Park Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela. |
116 | NW |
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Kittanning |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
117 | NW |
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Gettysburg Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
117 | NW |
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IUP Northpointe Regional Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Star party site of main campus astronomy classes. |
117 | SW |
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Staunton |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
118 | E |
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Coatesville |
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Pennsylvania |
Home to some members of the the DVAA. |
118 | NW |
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Paslow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bethel Park. |
118 | SW |
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Waynesboro |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
118 | W |
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Waynesburg University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Waynesburg. |
119 | E |
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Tuckahoe State Park |
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Maryland |
A site of the Delmarva Stargazers |
119 | NE |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
119 | NW |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
119 | S |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
120 | E |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow. |
120 | NE |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
120 | NW |
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh. |
121 | E |
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Summit Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory. |
121 | NE |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
121 | NW |
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Chateau De Testa Stars |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
123 | E |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
123 | E |
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Snobie Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory in Bear, DE. |
123 | N |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
124 | NE |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
124 | SE |
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Golden Mean Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
124 | W |
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Canonsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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125 | E |
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Blackbird State Forest |
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Delaware |
A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties. |
125 | S |
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Montpelier Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Montpelier. |
126 | E |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
126 | E |
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Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory |
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Delaware |
AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society |
126 | E |
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WWYS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory. |
126 | NW |
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StarGlider Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Gibsonia. |
126 | S |
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Fan Mountain Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the University of Virginia. |
127 | S |
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Dogwood Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Kidds Store. |
127 | SE |
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Tall Timbers |
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Maryland |
A town in St. Mary's county. |
128 | NE |
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Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg. |
129 | E |
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West Chester |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society. |
129 | SE |
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge |
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Maryland |
Centered on the Visitor Center of the refuge. Home of public star nights held by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. |
129 | SW |
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Green Bank Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest. |
129 | SW |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
130 | NW |
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Treesdale Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
131 | E |
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Wilmington |
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Delaware |
Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society. |
131 | S |
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Keeble Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. |
132 | NE |
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Blue Mountain Vista Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold. |
132 | NE |
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Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA. |
132 | NW |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Clarion. |
132 | S |
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Leakes Mill Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Goochland. |
133 | NW |
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Pane Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in Marshall Township. |
134 | E |
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Dark Horse Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Phoenixville. |
134 | E |
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Old Oak Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Pottsgrove. |
134 | N |
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Camp Susque Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Camp Susque. Near Trout Run. |
134 | SW |
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Big Spy Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
134 | W |
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Good Hope Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope. |
135 | NW |
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Cooksburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Cook Forest State Park. |
135 | SE |
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Millers Tavern |
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Virginia |
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett. |
136 | E |
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Dover |
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Delaware |
A town in Kent county. |
136 | NE |
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Walnut Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Berwick. |
137 | E |
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Boyertown Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District |
138 | E |
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Killen's Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
A state park near Harrington. |
138 | NW |
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Aliquippa |
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Pennsylvania |
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138 | NW |
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Mt. Chestnut Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Mount Chestnut near Butler. |
138 | S |
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Welsh Mt. Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg. |
139 | NE |
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Whispering Pines Camping Estates |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Stillwater. |
139 | NE |
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West Valley Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Near Fogelsville. |
139 | SW |
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Goshen |
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Virginia |
A town in Rockbridge county. |
140 | S |
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Fenwick Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Henrico County. |
140 | SE |
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Point Lookout State Park |
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Maryland |
State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join. |
141 | E |
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Widener University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Chester. |
141 | N |
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Cherry Springs State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Coudersport. An state park with "short term stargazing" and is home of the Black Forest Star party and the Cherry Springs Star Party. |
141 | SE |
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Elliott Island road |
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Maryland |
Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road. |
142 | E |
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Bradstreet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids. |
142 | E |
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Candlewyck Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
142 | NW |
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Raccoon Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park. |
143 | E |
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Spring Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
143 | S |
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Powhatan Wildlife Management Area |
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|
Virginia |
Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan. |
144 | NE |
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High Knob Overlook |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA)http://www.njaa.org/. This chart also covers Worlds End State Park. |
144 | NW |
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The Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the The Oil Region Astronomical Society. Also, home of Astroblast, a star party of ORAS. |
144 | NW |
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ORAS Dark-Sky Site |
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Pennsylvania |
Observing site of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS). |
145 | E |
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Merion Golf Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
145 | E |
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Strawbridge Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing |
145 | NW |
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C-Murrinsville |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in north Butler county. |
145 | NW |
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Pittsburgh Space Weather Observation Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A public observation area in Moraine State Park. |
145 | S |
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James River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park on the James river. |
146 | NW |
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Brady's Run Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A parkused as a star party site by the Beaver Valley Space Sciences Interest Group . Near Beaver Falls. |
146 | S |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
147 | NE |
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Eckley Miners' Village |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society. |
147 | NW |
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Geneva College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Geneva College. Also known as the John Paul Schaefer Memorial Observatory. |
147 | W |
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Possum Poop Hollow Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near West Union. |
148 | S |
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Ragland Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
148 | SE |
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Bell Isle State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
148 | W |
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Wheeling |
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West Virginia |
Forecast also covers Bridgeport, OH. |
148 | W |
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Wilderness Skies Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory Limestone Ridge near Martinsville. |
149 | E |
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Ash Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
149 | E |
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MCCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Montgomery County Community College. Site of observing sessions held by the Bucks Mont Astronomical Association (BMAA), Chesmont Astronomical Society (CAS) and the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA). |
149 | NE |
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Allentown(PA) |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Lehigh county. |
149 | NE |
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Park Place Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
149 | W |
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Steubenville |
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Ohio |
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150 | NE |
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LVAAS South Mountain Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planeterium site of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society. |
150 | NE |
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Rickett's Glen State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Ricketts Glen State Park is home of a a Stars-n-Parks public education program. Near Ricketts. |
150 | SE |
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River House Observatory |
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Virginia |
Near Burgess. |
151 | E |
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Chestnut Branch Park |
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New Jersey |
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151 | N |
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Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor's Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Visitor Center of a state park. Near Mt Jewett. |
151 | NE |
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Astro-chalet |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
152 | E |
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Gwynedd Mercy College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Gwynedd. |
152 | E |
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Philadelphia |
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|
Pennsylvania |
Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
152 | E |
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Sewell |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers |
152 | N |
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Lead Parachute Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A future private observatory near Wellsboro. |
152 | N |
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Port Allegany |
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Pennsylvania |
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152 | SE |
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Ophelia Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
153 | E |
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Rowan Astronomical Observatory |
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|
New Jersey |
Observatory of Rowan University in Glassboro. |
153 | N |
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Hebron Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Hebron. |
153 | NW |
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Grove City College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Grove city. |
153 | SW |
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Douthat State Park |
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Virginia |
State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro. |
154 | S |
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Guinea Observing Site |
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|
Virginia |
A private observing site. |
154 | SW |
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Elk River WMA |
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|
West Virginia |
A wildlife management area east of Sutton. |
155 | E |
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Milton |
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Delaware |
Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county. |
155 | SE |
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Salisbury |
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Maryland |
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155 | SE |
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Trap Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
state park near Laurel. |
155 | SW |
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Watoga State Park |
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West Virginia |
State park applying for dark-sky preserve status with the International Dark-Sky Association. |
156 | E |
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Holly Dome Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory near Millville. |
156 | N |
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Gold |
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Pennsylvania |
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156 | NE |
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The Friedman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Penn State Wilkes-Barre university. In Lehman. |
156 | SE |
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Shiloh School Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc. |
157 | E |
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Willow Grove Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast covers Willow Grove, Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster, Jenkintown and Abington. |
157 | NW |
|
Hearts Content Scenic Area |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society(S.T.A.R.S). |
157 | NW |
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Ramsey Observatory |
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|
Ohio |
A private observatory. |
157 | NW |
|
Winnerwood Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
158 | E |
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Palomar East |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Warrington. |
158 | NE |
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Francis E. Walter Dam |
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|
Pennsylvania |
Dam who's parking area is used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
158 | W |
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Horizon Planetary Observatory |
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|
West Virginia |
Near Glenville. |
158 | W |
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St Clairsville |
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Ohio |
Home of the NOVAE astronomy club. |
159 | N |
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Mansfield |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of Mansfield University. |
161 | E |
|
Pine Valley Golf Club |
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|
New Jersey |
A golf course. |
161 | NE |
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Celestial Exploration Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
161 | NW |
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Westminster College Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Westminster College. In New Wilmington |
161 | SW |
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park |
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|
West Virginia |
A state park near Hillsboro. |
162 | E |
|
Camp Onas |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Ottsville. Site of the Stella-Della Valley Star Party and used by the BMAA |
162 | E |
|
Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
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|
Pennsylvania |
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162 | S |
|
Appomattox Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
A private observatory. |
163 | E |
|
Buckingham |
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Pennsylvania |
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163 | E |
|
Sky Bright Observatory |
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|
New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
163 | SW |
|
Winfree Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
An observatory at Randolph College. |
165 | E |
|
Rehoboth Beach |
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Delaware |
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165 | N |
|
Warren |
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|
Pennsylvania |
Home of the Warren County Amateur Astronomy Club. |
165 | S |
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Charles City observatory |
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|
Virginia |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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Angels Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory between Nazareth and Bangor. |
166 | NE |
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Mt. Pisgah State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park near West Burlington. |
166 | S |
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Hampden-Sydney College Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney. |
166 | SE |
|
Schumann Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers. |
166 | SE |
|
Woods Crossroads |
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|
Virginia |
A town in Gloucester County. |
167 | E |
|
Solebury Mountain Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory on Solebury Mountain. Also near Washington Crossing State Park. |
167 | NE |
|
AI2 Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
167 | SE |
|
York River State Park |
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|
Virginia |
A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers. |
168 | E |
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Justin's Space Pictures Observatory |
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|
New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
168 | NW |
|
Scenic Vista Park |
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|
Ohio |
Park of the Columbiana County Park District. An observing site of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. |
168 | NW |
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Tranquility Gate Observatory |
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|
Ohio |
A private observatory near North Lima. |
168 | SW |
|
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. |
169 | E |
|
Belleplain State Forest |
|
|
New Jersey |
Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club |
169 | N |
|
Lone Pine Observatory |
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|
New York |
A private observatory |
169 | NW |
|
Starshine Farm Observatory |
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|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Wayne. |
169 | S |
|
New Moon Telescopes Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
A commercial telescope maker's observatory. |
169 | SW |
|
Liberty University |
|
|
Virginia |
University in Lynchburg. |
170 | E |
|
Levittown |
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Pennsylvania |
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170 | SW |
|
BRAC Ivy Hill Site |
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|
Virginia |
A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. |
170 | W |
|
Lamping Homestead |
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|
Ohio |
Campground in Wayne National Forest. |
171 | E |
|
JAT Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Fairless Hills. |
171 | E |
|
Joseph D. Tatem Observatory |
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|
New Jersey |
Near Medford lakes. |
172 | N |
|
M & T Observatory |
|
|
New York |
A private observatory near Olean. |
172 | SW |
|
Twin Sugars Observatory |
|
|
West Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association. Near Friars Hill. |
172 | W |
|
Greg's Happy Place |
|
|
Ohio |
A private observing site. |
173 | E |
|
Stardom Observatory |
|
|
New Jersey |
A private observatory in Mt Holly. |
173 | NW |
|
Higby Hill Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
173 | NW |
|
Youngstown |
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|
Ohio |
|
173 | S |
|
Twin Peeks Observatory |
|
|
Virginia |
A private observatory. |
173 | S |
|
Sandy Point Observatory |
|
|
Virginia |
A private observatory. |
174 | N |
|
Martz-Kohl Observatory |
|
|
New York |
Near Jamestown. Observatory of the Martz Astronomical Association |
174 | NE |
|
Bel Tor Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Stroudsburg. |
174 | NE |
|
Gouldsboro |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
|
174 | NE |
|
Scranton |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomy Club of the University of Scranton. |
174 | W |
|
Calhoun County Park |
|
|
West Virginia |
A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville. |
175 | NE |
|
The Loose Rooster Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Scranton. |
175 | NE |
|
Stroudsburg |
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|
Pennsylvania |
|
175 | NW |
|
Canfield |
|
|
Ohio |
|
176 | NE |
|
WHOPPER Observatory |
|
|
New Jersey |
A private observatory in Washington, NJ |
176 | NW |
|
Greenville |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
In Mercer county. Home to the Greenville Area Astronomy Club. |
176 | SE |
|
Thomas Harriot Observatory |
|
|
Virginia |
An observatory of the College of William & Mary. |
176 | SW |
|
Lynchburg College Observatory |
|
|
Virginia |
Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County. |
177 | E |
|
Trenton (NJ) |
|
|
New Jersey |
A town in Mercer county. Forecast also covers Lawrenceville and Levittown. |
177 | NW |
|
Pettis Rd Observatory |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
177 | SE |
|
Cashville |
|
|
Virginia |
|
178 | E |
|
Blueberry Hill Observatory |
|
|
New Jersey |
A private observatory near Pemberton |
178 | E |
|
Sourland Mountain Observatory |
|
|
New Jersey |
A private site near Hopewell. |
178 | E |
|
Batsto |
|
|
New Jersey |
An observing site of the West Jersey Astronomical Society. |
178 | N |
|
Eileen Collins Observatory |
|
|
New York |
An Observatory of Corning Community College. |
178 | SW |
|
Greenbrier Observatory |
|
|
West Virginia |
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs. |
179 | E |
|
Carranza Field |
|
|
New Jersey |
An observing site of the Carranza Field Astronomers. |
179 | E |
|
Deer Path Park |
|
|
New Jersey |
Park near Flemington. |
179 | E |
|
Vincent Court Observatory |
|
|
New Jersey |
|
179 | NE |
|
Voorhees State Park |
|
|
New Jersey |
Home of the New Jersey Astronomical Association and the Edwin E. Aldrin Astronomical Center including the Paul Robinson Observatory. |
179 | SE |
|
Land's End |
|
|
Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster. |
179 | SE |
|
NASA Wallops Visitor Center |
|
|
Virginia |
Visitor center and site of public observing nights. |
179 | SW |
|
Laurel Bank |
|
|
Virginia |
A private observing site. |
180 | NW |
|
Meadville |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
|
180 | SE |
|
Ocean City |
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Maryland |
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180 | W |
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Leaking Light Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory in Waverly. |