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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
5	SW		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
9	NW		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
12	NW		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
13	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
13	NE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
16	SE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
17	SE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
18	W		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
19	SW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
21	E		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
23	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
24	SE		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.
24	SW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
24	W		Falling Waters			West Virginia
25	S		Leesburg			Virginia
26	NW		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
26	SW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
27	E		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
28	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
28	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
28	SW		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
29	S		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
29	SE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
30	W		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
30	SE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
31	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
33	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
33	S		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
33	S		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
33	SE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
33	SE		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
34	E		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
34	E		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
34	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
34	S		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
35	SW		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
39	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
40	E		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
40	W		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
41	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
41	S		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
41	S		Vienna			Virginia
42	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
42	SE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
43	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
43	S		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
43	SW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
43	SW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
44	S		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
44	S		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
44	SE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
44	SE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
45	S		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
46	E		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
46	SE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
47	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
47	SE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
47	W		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
49	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
51	E		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
51	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
52	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
52	SE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
53	SE		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.
53	SE		Bowie			Maryland
53	SW		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
55	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
56	N		Tuscarora Shale Pit			Pennsylvania	In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.)
56	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
57	E		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
57	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
58	NW		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
58	S		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
58	SE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
59	S		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
59	S		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
59	SE		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
59	SE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
59	SW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
60	S		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
60	SW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
61	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
62	SE		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
63	E		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
63	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
64	NW		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
65	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
65	SW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
65	W		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
66	E		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
67	E		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
68	NE		Ryan Observatory			Pennsylvania	At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park.
68	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
69	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
69	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
70	N		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
70	S		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
70	S		Stafford			Virginia
70	S		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
71	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
71	SW		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
72	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
72	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
72	SW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
73	SE		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
73	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
73	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
74	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
74	S		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
75	SW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
75	SW		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
76	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
76	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
76	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
76	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
77	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
77	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
77	SE		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
79	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
79	W		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
80	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
80	S		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
80	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
80	SW		Jerome			Virginia
81	NE		Weiser State Forest			Pennsylvania	This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville.
81	NW		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
81	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
82	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
84	SW		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
85	E		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
85	NE		Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area			Pennsylvania	Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
87	E		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
87	NE		Welsh Mountain Community Center			Pennsylvania	Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
87	NW		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
87	SW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
88	NW		Mt. Lion Observatory			Pennsylvania	AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School.
89	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
89	S		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
90	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
91	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
91	NE		Cadmus Homestead Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Robesonia.
91	S		PostOak			Virginia
92	E		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
92	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
93	E		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
93	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
94	E		Coatesville			Pennsylvania	Home to some members of the the DVAA.
94	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
95	E		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
95	SW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
95	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
96	E		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
96	NE		StarEffects Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Bernville.
96	SE		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
97	N		Susquehanna University			Pennsylvania	Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove.
98	NE		CAS DS-2			Pennsylvania	A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society.
98	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
99	N		The Geek Shed			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Hartleton.
100	E		Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory			Delaware	AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
101	NE		Carpenter Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading.
101	NE		French Creek State Gamelands			Pennsylvania	A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
101	NE		Triplet Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
101	NW		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
101	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
101	SE		Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge			Maryland	Centered on the Visitor Center of the refuge. Home of public star nights held by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
102	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
103	NE		Eagle Eye Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
103	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
104	E		Wilmington			Delaware	Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society.
104	E		West Chester			Pennsylvania	Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society.
104	NE		WWYS Observatory			Pennsylvania	Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory.
104	SW		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.
104	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
105	N		Southerton Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Lewisburg.
105	SW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
106	E		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
107	N		Bucknell Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg.
107	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
107	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
107	W		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
108	E		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
108	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
110	NW		Heilwood			Pennsylvania
110	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
111	NE		Dark Horse Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Phoenixville.
111	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
111	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
112	NE		Old Oak Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Pottsgrove.
112	NE		Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park			Pennsylvania	A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg.
113	SE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
114	NE		Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA.
114	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
115	E		Widener University			Pennsylvania	University in Chester.
115	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
115	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
115	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
116	NE		Boyertown Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District
116	NE		Valley View Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Kaseville.
117	NE		Blue Mountain Vista Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold.
117	S		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
117	SW		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
118	E		Bradstreet Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids.
118	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
118	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
119	NW		Clearfield			Pennsylvania	A town in Clearfield county.
119	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
119	W		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.

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