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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
< 15			Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
< 15			Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
< 15			York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
15	SE		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
20	E		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
21	SE		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
26	SE		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
29	E		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
30	NW		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
30	SE		Riverview Farm Park			Virginia	Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS).
31	N		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
31	W		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
33	NE		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
33	SE		Windsor Castle Park			Virginia	Park in Smithfield.
35	NE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
35	SE		Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Virginia	Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
35	W		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
37	NW		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
39	NW		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
42	SE		Grundland Astronomy Park			Virginia	A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club.
44	NE		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
47	NE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
48	S		Franklin			Virginia
50	SE		Ocean View Sky Shed			Virginia	A private observatory.
51	NW		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
52	E		Cape Charles			Virginia
53	NE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
55	S		Somerton Creek			Virginia	Near Somerton.
57	SE		Battlefield Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Chesapeake.
57	SE		Renaissance Academy			Virginia	A city school in Viriginia Beach.
59	NE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
59	W		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
60	N		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
60	NW		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
60	SE		Tidewater Area			Virginia	Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth.
62	NW		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
62	SE		Cornland Park			Virginia	Near Cornland.
65	SE		Virginia Beach			Virginia
67	E		Cashville			Virginia
67	NW		PostOak			Virginia
67	S		Merchants Millpond State Park			North Carolina	State park.
68	N		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
68	NW		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
70	SE		Northwest River Park			Virginia	City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
72	W		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
74	NW		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
75	N		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
77	NW		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
78	NW		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
78	SW		South Hill			Virginia
80	N		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
80	N		Stafford			Virginia
80	NW		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
80	S		Arrowhead Beach			North Carolina	A town in Chowan county.
81	SE		Ferry Point observatory			North Carolina	A private obseratory near Elizabeth City.
83	N		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
84	NW		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
84	NW		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
84	W		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
84	W		Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
87	NE		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.
87	NE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
87	NW		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
89	N		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
90	NW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
91	NE		NASA Wallops Visitor Center			Virginia	Visitor center and site of public observing nights.
92	N		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
92	NE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
92	SE		Weeksville			North Carolina
92	SW		Medoc Mountain State Park			North Carolina	link
93	N		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
93	S		The Peninsula Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
94	N		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
95	NW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
95	NW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
95	SW		Presbyterian Point			North Carolina	A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
97	N		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.
97	NW		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
97	NW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
99	N		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
100	NW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
101	NE		Salisbury			Maryland
101	W		Twin Peeks Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
101	W		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
102	N		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
102	NW		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
103	NW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
103	W		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
104	N		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
104	W		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
105	N		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
105	N		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
105	SW		Staunton River State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society and home of the Staunton River Star Party. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the IDA.
105	W		Appomattox Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
107	N		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
107	N		Vienna			Virginia
107	NW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
109	N		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
110	NW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
110	SW		Seaman Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
111	N		Bowie			Maryland
111	N		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
111	NE		Little Levels Campground			Maryland	A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore.
112	NW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
113	N		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
113	N		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
113	N		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
114	N		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
114	N		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
114	NE		Trap Pond State Park			Delaware	state park near Laurel.
114	NW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
114	S		Pettigrew State Park			North Carolina	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Creswell.
116	N		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
116	NW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
116	NW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
117	N		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
118	N		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
118	SE		Wright Brothers National Memorial			North Carolina	National park near Kill Devil Hills.
118	W		Yonderplace Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
119	SW		Spring Hope Observing Site			North Carolina	A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope.
121	N		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
121	SW		Franklinton			North Carolina
122	N		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
122	N		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
122	N		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
122	NE		Ocean City			Maryland
122	NW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
122	W		Liberty University			Virginia	University in Lynchburg.
122	W		Winfree Observatory			Virginia	An observatory at Randolph College.
123	N		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
124	S		Greenville			North Carolina	Home of East Carolina University.
125	N		Leesburg			Virginia
125	NE		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
125	NE		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
125	NW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
125	NW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
125	W		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
127	N		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
127	NW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
128	N		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
128	N		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
128	NW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
129	W		Altavista			Virginia
130	S		Banjo Creek			North Carolina
130	SW		Old Fields Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
130	W		BRAC Ivy Hill Site			Virginia	A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.
131	N		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
131	N		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
131	NW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
132	N		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
132	NE		Milton			Delaware	Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county.
133	N		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
134	N		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
134	N		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
135	N		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
135	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.
135	NE		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
135	NW		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
135	NW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
135	SW		Bahama			North Carolina	In Northern Durham Country, NC.
136	N		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
137	NE		Rehoboth Beach			Delaware
138	N		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
138	N		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
138	NW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
138	NW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
139	N		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
140	NW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
141	NW		Jerome			Virginia
141	NW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
141	W		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.
142	W		Lynchburg College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County.
144	N		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
144	SW		Durham			North Carolina
145	N		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
145	N		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
145	N		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
145	NW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
145	SW		3B Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Clayton.
145	SW		Clayton			North Carolina
145	SW		Raleigh			North Carolina	Home of the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
145	W		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
146	N		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
146	NE		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
146	NW		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.
146	W		Smith Mountain Lake State Park			Virginia	State Park and home of regular star parties.
147	N		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
147	NW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
147	SW		Princeton Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Princeton.
148	N		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
148	N		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
149	SW		Cary			North Carolina	A town in Wake county.
149	SW		Hillsborough			North Carolina
150	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
150	S		StarHub Observatory			North Carolina	Site of observatory located near the Neuse Nature Center in Kinston.
151	SW		Animal Park at the Conservators Center			North Carolina	Wildlife Center with night sky tours.
153	N		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
153	NE		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
153	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
153	NW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
154	N		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
154	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
154	NW		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
154	SW		Chapel Hill			North Carolina	A town in Orange county.
154	SW		Morehead Observatory			North Carolina	Observatory of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
156	N		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
156	NW		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
156	W		Dark Star Observatory			Virginia	A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
157	N		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
157	N		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
157	SW		Howell Woods			North Carolina	AKA The Rudolph Howell and Son Environmental Learning Center. A site used by members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club in cooperation with Johnston Community College.
158	N		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
158	W		Burnt Chimney			Virginia	Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument.
159	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
160	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
160	N		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
160	S		Fairfield Harbor			North Carolina	About 8 miles south-east of New Bern.
160	W		Douthat State Park			Virginia	State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
161	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
161	SE		Avon			North Carolina	A town on Hatteras island.
161	SW		Jordan Lake			North Carolina	Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
162	NW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
162	NW		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
163	N		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
163	NE		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
163	SW		Burlington			North Carolina	Home of the Astronomy Club of Alamance County.
164	W		Roanoke			Virginia	Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society.
165	N		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
165	N		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
165	N		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
165	S		Ocracoke Campground			North Carolina	Campground on Ocracoke Island. In the Outer Banks.
167	NE		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
167	NE		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
168	N		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
168	NW		Spruce Knob Mountain Center			West Virginia	A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak.
168	SW		Three College Observatory			North Carolina	An observatory jointly operated by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the North Carolina A & T State University, and Guilford College. Near Snow Camp.
168	W		Laurel Bank			Virginia	A private observing site.
169	W		Ridgeway			Virginia	A town in Henry county.
170	NW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
171	N		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
171	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
171	SW		Circle City Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Pittsboro.
171	SW		Raven Rock State Park			North Carolina	State park near Lillington.
171	W		Ferrum			Virginia
172	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
172	N		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
172	SW		Browns Summit			North Carolina
173	N		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
173	NE		Belleplain State Forest			New Jersey	Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club
173	NE		Holly Dome Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory near Millville.
173	NW		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
174	W		Cahas Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
175	N		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.
175	N		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
175	SW		Pickersville Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Mingo.
178	N		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
180	N		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
180	SW		Night Skies Network Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory. Home observatory of the Night Skies Network.
180	W		Robert's Hill			Virginia	A private observing site near Catawba.

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