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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			Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
8	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
14	S		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
16	SW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
18	N		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
21	SE		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
21	SE		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
22	E		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
24	E		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
24	SW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
26	E		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
26	NE		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
28	E		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
28	NE		Falling Waters			West Virginia
29	NE		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
30	SE		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
30	SW		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
31	SE		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
32	S		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
33	W		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
34	SE		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
34	W		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
35	E		Leesburg			Virginia
36	SE		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
37	SE		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
38	NE		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
38	NE		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
38	S		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
38	SW		Jerome			Virginia
39	E		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
39	NE		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
41	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
42	SE		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
43	NE		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
43	SE		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
43	SW		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
44	S		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
47	NE		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
49	E		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
49	NE		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
49	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
49	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
49	SE		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
50	E		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
50	S		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
50	SE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
52	NE		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
53	S		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
53	S		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
53	SW		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
55	E		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
55	E		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
55	SE		Vienna			Virginia
56	NE		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
56	SE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
57	E		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
57	NE		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
58	SE		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
61	SE		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
62	E		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.
62	SW		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
62	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.
62	W		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
63	E		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
64	E		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
65	E		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
65	SW		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
66	E		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
66	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
66	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
67	E		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
67	NE		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
67	SE		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
67	SE		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
67	SE		Stafford			Virginia
68	E		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
68	S		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
68	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.
68	SE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
69	E		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
69	E		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
69	E		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
69	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
69	S		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
69	SE		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
69	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
70	SW		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
71	E		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
71	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
71	SW		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
73	NE		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
73	SE		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
74	E		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
75	E		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
75	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
75	SE		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
76	E		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
77	NW		Pioneer Park Campground			Pennsylvania	A campground near Somerset.
79	NW		Elton Moonshine Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory in Elton.
79	S		PostOak			Virginia
79	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
79	SW		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
80	E		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
80	NE		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.)
80	NW		Thornton Observing Site			Pennsylvania	A private observing site.
80	SW		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
81	E		Bowie			Maryland
81	NE		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
81	SW		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
83	E		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
83	SE		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
83	SW		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.
84	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
84	S		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
84	S		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
85	E		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
85	S		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
86	NE		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
86	S		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
86	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
87	E		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
87	N		Canoe Creek State Park			Pennsylvania	A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
88	N		Tom's Yard			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
88	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
88	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
88	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
89	SE		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
89	W		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
90	N		Altoona			Pennsylvania	Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
91	S		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
92	E		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
92	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
92	NW		Johnson East Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Connellsville.
92	NW		Morning Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
93	NW		Uniontown			Pennsylvania
94	E		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
94	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
94	N		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.
94	NE		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
94	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
96	E		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
97	E		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
97	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
97	S		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
99	S		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
100	E		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
101	NE		Harrisburg			Pennsylvania	Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
101	NE		Little Buffalo State Park			Pennsylvania	State park near Newport.
101	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
101	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
102	N		Lewistown			Pennsylvania
102	N		Prince Gallitzin State Park			Pennsylvania	State park on Glendale Lake.
102	SW		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
103	N		Heilwood			Pennsylvania
104	NW		Union Street Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory
104	SW		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
104	W		KK's Hill			West Virginia	In Fairmont
105	E		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
105	E		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
105	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
106	N		Dog-Star Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
106	NW		Radomski Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Jeannette.
106	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
107	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
107	N		Stardust Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Port Matilda.
108	S		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
109	E		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
109	NW		The Kiski School Astronomy Club			Pennsylvania	A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg.
109	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
110	E		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
110	N		State College			Pennsylvania	A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
110	NW		HAO Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Monessen.
111	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.
111	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
111	NW		Dartmoor Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
111	SW		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
112	E		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
112	NE		Cruz Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
115	E		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
115	NE		Grundy Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
115	NW		Waynesburg University			Pennsylvania	University in Waynesburg.
115	S		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
116	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
116	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
116	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
117	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.
117	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
117	SE		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
118	NE		Annville			Pennsylvania	Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
118	NE		Manheim Township Planetarium			Pennsylvania	Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
118	NE		Sanctuary Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory in Manheim.
118	NW		Kunkle Park			Pennsylvania	Park in Washington(PA) township.
118	NW		Mingo Creek Park Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela.
120	NE		Lititz			Pennsylvania	Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
120	W		Good Hope Observatory			West Virginia	An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope.

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