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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			C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
8	NW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
8	W		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
12	S		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
< 15			Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
16	N		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
18	N		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
19	N		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
19	SE		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
19	SE		Stafford			Virginia
19	SW		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
20	NE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
21	S		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
21	S		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
23	NW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
24	W		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
26	NE		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
27	N		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
27	N		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
27	SW		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
28	E		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
28	NW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
30	NE		Vienna			Virginia
31	N		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
32	N		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
33	N		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
33	NE		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
33	S		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
33	S		PostOak			Virginia
34	N		Leesburg			Virginia
34	SE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
34	SE		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
35	E		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.
37	E		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
37	N		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
38	E		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
39	NE		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
39	SW		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
39	W		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
40	E		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
40	NE		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
40	W		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
41	N		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
41	NE		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
41	NE		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
41	NW		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
41	SE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
45	N		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
45	NW		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
46	NE		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
48	NE		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
48	S		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
49	NW		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
50	E		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
50	NE		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
50	SW		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
52	NE		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
52	W		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
54	NE		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
54	NW		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
54	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
55	N		Shepherd University Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
56	N		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
56	NW		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
56	S		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
57	NE		Bowie			Maryland
57	NE		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
57	W		Jerome			Virginia
59	N		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
59	NE		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
59	NE		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.
59	SW		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
60	SW		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
61	SW		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
62	N		Greenbrier State Park			Maryland	State Park near Boonsboro.
62	S		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
64	E		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
64	N		Falling Waters			West Virginia
64	NE		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
64	NW		Morgan County Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
64	W		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
65	N		Beaver Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
65	NE		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
66	NW		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
66	S		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
66	W		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
68	SE		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
68	SW		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
69	N		C&O Canal National Historical Park			Maryland	AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
69	N		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
69	NE		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
69	NE		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
69	W		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
70	E		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
70	NE		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
71	N		Catoctin Mountain Park			Maryland	Park, east of Hagerstown.
71	NE		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
71	S		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
71	SE		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
71	SW		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
71	W		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
73	W		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
74	NE		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
74	NE		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
74	NE		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
74	W		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.
74	W		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
75	SW		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
75	SW		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
76	S		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
77	NW		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
77	S		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
78	S		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
79	E		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
80	N		Greencastle			Pennsylvania
80	N		Tomstown			Pennsylvania
80	NE		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
80	W		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
81	SW		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
83	NE		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
84	SE		Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
85	E		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
85	NE		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
85	SE		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
85	W		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
86	NE		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
86	SW		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
87	E		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	N		Gettysburg College Observatory			Pennsylvania	Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
87	NE		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
89	NW		Rocky Gap State Park			Maryland	State park near Cumberland.
90	N		Chambersburg			Pennsylvania
91	S		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
91	SE		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
92	SW		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
93	SW		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
94	E		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
94	SE		Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
95	W		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
96	NW		Frostburg			Maryland	"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
96	SE		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
97	NE		Codorus Creek Observatory			Pennsylvania	Private observator near Spring Grove
97	NE		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
97	NW		Rainsburg Mountain			Pennsylvania
97	SE		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
98	E		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
98	N		Piney Mountain			Pennsylvania	A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
99	E		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
99	N		Lake Meade Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
99	NE		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
99	NE		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
99	NE		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
100	S		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
100	SE		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
100	W		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.
101	NE		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
101	SE		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
101	W		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
103	NE		Sterner Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
103	SE		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
104	SE		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
105	NW		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
105	SW		Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
106	NE		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
106	W		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
107	NE		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
107	SW		Appomattox Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
107	SW		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
109	SE		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
110	N		Black Bear Hollow Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory.
110	N		Persephone Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Three Springs.
110	NE		YCAS Observatory			Pennsylvania	observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
111	NE		Susquehannock State Park			Pennsylvania	State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
112	N		Michael L. Britton Observatory			Pennsylvania	An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
113	N		Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory			Pennsylvania	A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
113	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.
114	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.)
114	SE		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
115	SW		Winfree Observatory			Virginia	An observatory at Randolph College.
116	E		Salisbury			Maryland
116	NE		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
116	NE		Stella Nova Observatory			Pennsylvania	Near Conestoga.
116	SW		Twin Peeks Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
116	W		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
117	NE		Shelly Island Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory near Goldsboro.
117	SE		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
119	E		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
119	SE		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
119	SW		Liberty University			Virginia	University in Lynchburg.
120	NE		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.

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