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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			Point Lookout State Park			Maryland	State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join.
13	NW		Tall Timbers			Maryland	A town in St. Mary's county.
14	S		River House Observatory			Virginia	Near Burgess.
< 15			Ophelia Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
20	S		Shiloh School Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
24	SW		Bell Isle State Park			Virginia	State park.
29	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.
29	NE		Elliott Island road			Maryland	Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road.
34	N		Golden Mean Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
35	S		Schumann Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
38	SE		Cashville			Virginia
42	NW		The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Waldorf.
42	SW		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
43	S		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
44	NW		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
45	N		Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park			Maryland	City park in Chesapeake Beach.
45	NE		Salisbury			Maryland
49	E		NASA Wallops Visitor Center			Virginia	Visitor center and site of public observing nights.
49	SW		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
51	NW		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
51	S		Land's End			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
54	N		Rich Neck Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
56	NW		Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Fort Washington.
57	NE		Trap Pond State Park			Delaware	state park near Laurel.
58	NW		Fort Washington Park			Maryland	A historic national park in Fort Washington.
58	S		Cape Charles			Virginia
59	S		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
59	SW		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
60	W		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
62	NW		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
62	S		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
63	E		Little Levels Campground			Maryland	A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore.
63	NW		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.
64	N		United States Naval Academy			Maryland	Link.. In Annapolis.
64	NW		Old Town Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
65	W		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
66	N		Bowie			Maryland
66	NW		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
66	NW		Stafford			Virginia
66	SW		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
67	N		Tuckahoe State Park			Maryland	A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
67	S		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
67	S		Grundland Astronomy Park			Virginia	A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club.
68	NW		Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory			DC	AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
68	S		Riverview Farm Park			Virginia	Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS).
69	N		AACC Astronomy Lab			Maryland	Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
69	N		TBM Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory.
69	NW		Washington			DC	Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
71	E		Ocean City			Maryland
71	NW		USNO			DC	The U.S. Naval Observatory.
71	SW		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
73	N		ALPHA Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
73	NW		University of Maryland Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
73	W		PostOak			Virginia
74	N		Quiet Pond Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
74	NE		Milton			Delaware	Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county.
74	NW		George Mason Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of George Mason University.
74	NW		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
74	SW		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
76	W		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
76	W		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
77	NE		Killen's Pond State Park			Delaware	A state park near Harrington.
77	NW		Vienna			Virginia
77	S		Windsor Castle Park			Virginia	Park in Smithfield.
78	S		Ocean View Sky Shed			Virginia	A private observatory.
78	SW		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
80	NE		Rehoboth Beach			Delaware
80	NW		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
80	W		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
82	S		Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Virginia	Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
82	W		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
83	NW		Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
83	NW		Great Falls Observatory Park			Virginia	Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
83	NW		Potomac Astrometric Observatory			Maryland	A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
83	W		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
84	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.
85	N		UMBC Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
85	S		Renaissance Academy			Virginia	A city school in Viriginia Beach.
86	N		Baltimore			Maryland	Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
86	NW		Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory			Maryland	Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
86	S		Virginia Beach			Virginia
86	SW		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
87	W		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
88	N		Martin State Airport			Maryland	airport.
88	NE		Dover			Delaware	A town in Kent county.
90	N		Bluebird Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
90	S		Battlefield Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Chesapeake.
91	N		Echo Hill Outdoor School			Maryland	A school near Worton.
91	N		Mount Pleasant			Maryland	Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
91	S		Tidewater Area			Virginia	Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth.
92	N		Alpha Ridge Park			Maryland	Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
92	NW		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
92	NW		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
92	W		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
93	NW		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
93	NW		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
94	NW		Beaglehaven Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
94	W		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
95	NW		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.
95	NW		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
96	N		Blackbird State Forest			Delaware	A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
98	N		Dulaney Springs Park			Maryland	An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
98	NW		Leesburg			Virginia
98	W		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
98	W		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
99	NW		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
99	NW		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
99	NW		Little Bennett Regional Park			Maryland	A campground near Clarksburg
99	S		Cornland Park			Virginia	Near Cornland.
100	N		Fishing Battery Island			Maryland	Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
100	N		Walgrove Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory in Reisterstown.
100	NW		Mount Airy Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
101	N		Reisterstown			Maryland	Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
101	S		Franklin			Virginia
102	W		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
103	N		Willow Oak Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
103	S		Northwest River Park			Virginia	City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
103	W		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
104	N		Harford Community College Observatory			Maryland	Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
104	NW		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
105	N		Elk Forest			Maryland	A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
105	S		Somerton Creek			Virginia	Near Somerton.
105	W		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
107	N		Marstown Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near New Windsor.
107	N		Summit Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory.
108	NW		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
108	NW		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
109	NW		Murphicus Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
109	NW		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
109	W		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
110	N		Starlight Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
111	N		Snobie Observatory			Delaware	A private observatory in Bear, DE.
112	N		Prettyboy Reservoir			Maryland	A reservior surrounded by parkland.
112	NW		Moonridge Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
113	N		Broad Creek			Maryland	A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
113	NW		Sweet Run State Park			Virginia	State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
113	W		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
114	N		Sola Virtus Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
114	NE		Holly Dome Observatory			New Jersey	A private observatory near Millville.
115	N		Bear Branch Nature Center			Maryland	A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
115	N		Kennard Dale High School			Pennsylvania	A High school in Fawn Grove.
115	NE		Belleplain State Forest			New Jersey	Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club
115	NW		Digital Monastery Observatory			Maryland	A private observatory near Frederick.
115	S		Merchants Millpond State Park			North Carolina	State park.
115	SW		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
116	NW		Ladiesburg			Maryland	A town in Frederick County.
116	NW		Middletown			Maryland	In Frederick county.
116	W		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
118	W		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
119	N		Wayside Observatory			Pennsylvania	A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
119	S		Ferry Point observatory			North Carolina	A private obseratory near Elizabeth City.
119	W		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
120	N		YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site			Pennsylvania	An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.

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