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Anderson Observatory
AKA
Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory
of
VirginiaTech
's
physics department
. Used and maintained by the
Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech
. In Blacksburg.
Appomattox Observatory
A private observatory.
BRAC Ivy Hill Site
A site used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
.
Battlefield Observatory
A private observatory near Chesapeake.
Beacon Field Observatory
A private observatory, associated with the Friends of
Beacon Field Airport
. Located near Beacon Field Airport, a former airport, now a shopping mall.
Beaglehaven Observatory
A private observatory of a member of
NOVAC
. Somehwere around Ashburn.
Bell Isle State Park
State park
.
Belmont Observatory
A private observatory. Affiliated with the
Rappahannock Astronomy Club
.
Big Meadows
A site in
Shenandoah National Park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
An
overlook
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blair Hill Observatory
A private observatory near Christiansburg.
Blue Ridge Observatory
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
Blue Ridge Regional Park
A
park
not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
Brooke Stream Manor Observatory
A private observatory.
Burnt Chimney
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby
Booker T. Washington National Monument
.
C.M. Crockett Park
A county
park and recreation facility
used as an observing site by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. In Midland.
CF Phelps WMA
A
wildlife mangement area
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
CHR
A private observing site of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. Near Middleburg.
COSMIC OBSERVATORY
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
Cahas Mountain Overlook
A site used by the
Star City Astronomy Network
and the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Calf Mountain Overlook
A public
overlook
on Skyline drive In
Shenandoah National Park
.
Camp Highroad
A commercial
campground
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
Caney Ridge Observatory
Near Clintwood.
Cape Charles
Cashville
Centreville
Home to some members of
The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
Charles City observatory
A private observatory.
Charlottesville
Home of the
University of Virginia's
Leander McCormick Observatory
and close to
Fan Mountain Observatory
.
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Observing site of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Near Surry
Clegg Observatory
A private observatory near Woodstock.
Cornland Park
Near Cornland.
Culpeper
A town in Culpeper County.
Dark Star Observatory
A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
Dogwood Ridge Observatory
A private
observatory
near Kidds Store.
Douthat State Park
State park
and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous
The
ECVAR
star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
Echo Ridge Observatory
A private observatory.
Elk Creek
Forcast also covers the western half of the
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
.
Elk Horn Observatory
Observatory of the
Echo Ridge Astronomical Society
.
Fan Mountain Observatory
An
observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
Fancy Gap
A site of the
Winston-Salem Astronomical League
.
Fenwick Observatory
A private
observatory
in Henrico County.
Ferrum
Flint Ridge Observatory
A private observatory near Winchester.
Fort Hunt Park
Park
in Alexandria. Site of astronomy programs. Closes at sunset except for special events.
Franklin
George Mason Observatory
Observatory
of
George Mason University
.
George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site
An site in the
George Washington National Forest
. Used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. Near Fulkes Gap.
Goshen
A town in Rockbridge county.
Grayson Highlands
Great Falls Observatory Park
Astronomy park of the
Analemma Sociey
. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
Grenville Base Observatory
A private
observatory
in the Bull Run Mountains.
Grundland Astronomy Park
A site of the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club
.
Guinea Observing Site
A private observing site.
Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
Observatory
of
Hampden-Sydney College
. In Hampden-Sydney.
Harrisonburg
Home of the
Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers
and the
John C. Wells Planetarium
of
James Madison University
.
Hay House Farm Observatory
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
Hidden Creek Observatory
A private observatory.
Hidden Waters Observatory
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
Hopewell Observatory
In the Bull Run Mountains.
Isle of Wight County Courthouse
Centered on a field adjacent to the
courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the
Sheriff's office
.
James River State Park
State park
on the James river.
Jerome
Katherine Hill Observatory
A private observatory.
Keeble Observatory
Observatory
of
Randolph-Macon College
in Ashland.
Kelly's Chapel
A landmark for nearby observers.
King George Observatory
A private observatory in King George.
Lagniappe Farm
A private observing site of a member of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
Lake Holiday Observatory
A private observatory.
Lake Monticello
Home to some members of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
Lake of the Woods Observatory
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
Land's End
Observing site of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Near Glouster.
Laurel Bank
A private observing site.
Leakes Mill Park
Park
in Goochland.
Leander McCormick Observatory
An
Observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
Leesburg
Liberty University
University
in Lynchburg.
Lord Fairfax Community College
Community college
near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
(SAS).
Lynchburg College Observatory
Observatory
of
Lynchburg College
. Located at the college's
Claytor Nature Study Center
in Bedford County.
Mark Slade Remote Observatory
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by
MSRO Science, Inc.
Martin Observatory
Observatory
of the
Virginia Tech Physics Department
.
Mason Neck State Park
State park
.
Millers Tavern
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
Montpelier Observatory
A private
observatory
near Montpelier.
Morning Calm Observatory
A private observatory.
Mountain View Observatory
An
observatory
near Warrenton.
Murphicus Observatory
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
NASA Wallops Visitor Center
Visitor center
and site of public observing nights.
NOVAC Turner Mountain
An observing site of
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. On private land.
Natural Tunnel State Park
State park
in Scott county, near Duffield.
New Moon Telescopes Observatory
A commercial
telescope maker
's observatory.
Newport News Municipal Park
An observing site of the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
(VPAS).
Northwest River Park
City
park
of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
.
Ocean View Sky Shed
A private observatory.
Old Town Observatory
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
Ophelia Observatory
A private observatory
Over The Hill Observatory
A private observatory near Flint Hill.
Pinetop Observatory
A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
PostOak
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Used as a
dark sky site
by the
Richmond Astronomical Society
. Near Powhatan.
Primland Observatory
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
Quiet Skies Observatory
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
Ragland Observatory
An observatory of the
Richmond Astronomical Society
.
Renaissance Academy
A city
school
in Viriginia Beach.
Richmond
"Home of the
Science Museum of Virginia
and the
Richmond Astronomical Society
Ridgeway
A town in Henry county.
River House Observatory
Near Burgess.
Riverview Farm Park
Park
near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
(VPAS).
Roanoke
Home of the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
.
Robert's Hill
A private observing site near Catawba.
Ryan Observing Site
A private observation
site.
Sandy Point Observatory
A private observatory.
Schumann Observatory
A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers
.
Selu Observatory
Observatory
of
Radford University
. Near Radford.
Shank Observatory
A private observatory.
Shenandoah County Park
A
park
in Shenandoah County. Used by the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
and site of monthly observing sessions
Shiloh School Observatory
Observatory of the
Shiloh School Astrophotography Club
sponsored by
Northumberland Preservation Inc
.
Sky Meadows State Park
A
state park
and
International Dark-Sky Park
near Paris. Used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
State Park
and home of regular
star parties
.
Somerton Creek
Near Somerton.
South Hill
Stafford
Starlight Observatory
A private observatory
Staunton
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
Staunton River State Park
State park
used by the
Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society
and home of the
Staunton River Star Party
. Designated as an
International Dark Sky Park
by the
IDA
.
Stokesville Observatory
Of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
Summit Crossing Observatory
A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
Sunset Field
A site on the
Blue Ridge Parkway
used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
. Also the site of the
Apple Orchard Falls
Trailhead.
Sweet Run State Park
State park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
The Saddle
A site used by the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Rocky Knob
.
Thomas Harriot Observatory
An observatory of the
College of William & Mary
.
Tidewater Area
Home of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Turtle Rock Observatory
A private observatory near Abingdon.
Twin Peeks Observatory
A private observatory.
Vienna
Virginia Beach
Wachapreague
Waynesboro
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
Welsh Mt. Observatory
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
Windsor Castle Park
Park
in Smithfield.
Winfree Observatory
An
observatory
at
Randolph College
.
Woods Crossroads
A town in Gloucester County.
Wytheville
Yonderplace Observatory
A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
York River State Park
A
State park
used as a dark sky site by the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
.
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