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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			Burnt Chimney			Virginia	Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument.
13	E		Smith Mountain Lake State Park			Virginia	State Park and home of regular star parties.
13	NW		Roanoke			Virginia	Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society.
16	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.
17	SW		Ferrum			Virginia
24	NE		Lynchburg College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County.
28	NW		Robert's Hill			Virginia	A private observing site near Catawba.
29	E		Altavista			Virginia
32	NE		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.
33	N		Laurel Bank			Virginia	A private observing site.
34	NE		BRAC Ivy Hill Site			Virginia	A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.
35	SW		The Saddle			Virginia	A site used by the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rocky Knob.
36	S		Dark Star Observatory			Virginia	A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
36	W		Anderson Observatory			Virginia	AKA Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory of VirginiaTech's physics department. Used and maintained by the Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech. In Blacksburg.
37	S		Ridgeway			Virginia	A town in Henry county.
37	W		Blair Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Christiansburg.
39	NE		Liberty University			Virginia	University in Lynchburg.
42	NE		Winfree Observatory			Virginia	An observatory at Randolph College.
42	W		Selu Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford.
43	SW		Primland Observatory			Virginia	A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
44	W		Martin Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Virginia Tech Physics Department.
55	E		Appomattox Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
55	N		Douthat State Park			Virginia	State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
55	NW		Greenbrier Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
55	S		Night Skies Network Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory. Home observatory of the Night Skies Network.
57	E		Twin Peeks Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
57	SE		Yonderplace Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
58	SW		Fancy Gap			Virginia	A site of the Winston-Salem Astronomical League.
61	NW		Standing Stone Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
61	S		Chrysalis Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Stokesdale.
61	SW		Mount Airy			North Carolina	A town in \tSurry county.
62	S		Browns Summit			North Carolina
63	N		Goshen			Virginia	A town in Rockbridge county.
63	SW		Elk Horn Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of the Echo Ridge Astronomical Society.
65	S		Oak Ridge			North Carolina	In Guilford county.
65	SE		Animal Park at the Conservators Center			North Carolina	Wildlife Center with night sky tours.
66	NE		Big Spy Mountain Overlook			Virginia	An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
66	NE		James River State Park			Virginia	State park on the James river.
67	SW		Pilot Mountain			North Carolina	FAS Bullington Observing Site
69	SE		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.
70	NE		Welsh Mt. Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
71	S		Greensboro			North Carolina	Home of the Greensboro Astronomy Club (GAC).
71	W		Wytheville			Virginia
72	N		Watoga State Park			West Virginia	State park applying for dark-sky preserve status with the International Dark-Sky Association.
72	SW		Thompson's Yard			North Carolina	A site used by FAS Bullington. North-west of Winston-Salem.
73	NW		Twin Sugars Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association. Near Friars Hill.
73	S		Burlington			North Carolina	Home of the Astronomy Club of Alamance County.
74	N		Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park			West Virginia	A state park near Hillsboro.
75	E		Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
76	W		Chanticlear Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Bluefield.
77	W		Camp Creek			West Virginia	Forecast covers the Camp Creek Canyon area including the Camp Creek State Forest.
79	N		Starlight Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory
79	NW		Backus Mountain Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
79	SW		ScottNC Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
79	W		Echo Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
80	S		High Point			North Carolina
80	SW		Astroquest			North Carolina	A private observatory.
80	W		Elk Creek			Virginia	Forcast also covers the western half of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
81	SE		Hillsborough			North Carolina
82	NE		Fan Mountain Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the University of Virginia.
83	NE		Staunton			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
83	S		Hampton-Harmon Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
83	SE		Bahama			North Carolina	In Northern Durham Country, NC.
84	NE		Waynesboro			Virginia	Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
84	S		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.
84	SW		Stone Mountain State Park			North Carolina	State park near Roaring Gap.
86	S		CopperHead Ridge Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
87	NE		Calf Mountain Overlook			Virginia	A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
88	E		Guinea Observing Site			Virginia	A private observing site.
89	SW		Blue Ridge Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
89	SW		Doughton Park			North Carolina	A park with a dark sky near Laurel Springs.
90	SE		Presbyterian Point			North Carolina	A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
91	NE		Pinetop Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
92	N		Green Bank Observatory			West Virginia	Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest.
92	NE		Dogwood Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Kidds Store.
92	SE		Durham			North Carolina
93	SE		Chapel Hill			North Carolina	A town in Orange county.
93	SE		Morehead Observatory			North Carolina	Observatory of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
94	NE		Stokesville Observatory			Virginia	Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
96	NE		Leander McCormick Observatory			Virginia	An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
97	E		South Hill			Virginia
97	NE		Charlottesville			Virginia	Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
97	S		Asheboro			North Carolina
99	NE		Lake Monticello			Virginia	Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
99	W		Grayson Highlands			Virginia
100	NE		COSMIC OBSERVATORY			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
101	S		High Rock Lake Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near High Rock Lake.
101	SW		Allison's Woods			North Carolina	An observing site of the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers. Near Turnersburg.
102	SE		Franklinton			North Carolina
103	NE		Shank Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
104	E		Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Virginia	Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
104	S		NovaLab Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Salisbury,NC.
104	SE		Jordan Lake			North Carolina	Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
105	S		Circle City Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Pittsboro.
106	N		Kile Knob Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Circlville.
106	NE		Blue Ridge Observatory			Virginia	On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
106	NE		Harrisonburg			Virginia	Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
106	S		Salisbury			North Carolina	Home of the Astronomical Society of Rowan County.
106	SW		ASU Dark Sky Observatory			North Carolina	Observatory (DSO) of Appalachian State University. Near Phillips Gap.
107	SE		Cary			North Carolina	A town in Wake county.
108	W		Kelly's Chapel			Virginia	A landmark for nearby observers.
109	N		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.
110	NE		Leakes Mill Park			Virginia	Park in Goochland.
111	NE		Hay House Farm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
113	SE		Raleigh			North Carolina	Home of the Raleigh Astronomy Club.
114	N		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.
117	N		Elk River WMA			West Virginia	A wildlife management area east of Sutton.
117	NE		Lagniappe Farm			Virginia	A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
118	SW		Snow Moon Camp Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
118	W		Mountain City			Tennessee
119	NE		Hidden Creek Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
120	SW		Rankin Science Observatory			North Carolina	Observatory of Appalachian State University. Near Boone.
121	NE		Hidden Waters Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
122	SE		Medoc Mountain State Park			North Carolina	link
122	SE		Spring Hope Observing Site			North Carolina	A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope.
122	W		Turtle Rock Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Abingdon.
123	S		Concord-Kannapolis			North Carolina	Forecast covers the tarea around the towns of Concord and Kannapolis.
124	NE		Big Meadows			Virginia	A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
124	SE		Raven Rock State Park			North Carolina	State park near Lillington.
125	N		Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat			West Virginia	Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
125	SE		3B Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Clayton.
126	E		Ragland Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
126	NE		Montpelier Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Montpelier.
126	SE		Clayton			North Carolina
127	SW		Hickory			North Carolina
129	E		Fenwick Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in Henrico County.
129	E		New Moon Telescopes Observatory			Virginia	A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
129	SW		Colby Observing Site			North Carolina	A private site.
130	NE		Belmont Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
130	NE		Morning Calm Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
130	SW		Glens of Grandfather Mountain			North Carolina	A private observing site.
130	SW		South Lake Norman			North Carolina	Forecast covers the southern half of Lake Norman .
131	NW		Charleston			West Virginia
131	SW		Lucile Miller Observatory			North Carolina	An observatory of the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club. Near Maiden.
133	E		Richmond			Virginia	"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
133	S		Town Creek Indian Mound			North Carolina	A National Historic Site. Is available for use at night only during published star parties or by special permit
133	W		Windy Hill Observatory			Tennessee	A private observatory.
134	NE		East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			Virginia	The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
134	W		Burke Observatory			Tennessee	Observatory of King College. Also meeting place of the Bristol Astronomy Club. In Bristol.
135	NE		Jerome			Virginia
135	S		Pinehurst			North Carolina	Forecast also covers Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Taylortown, Monroetown and Wispering Pines.
135	SE		Seaman Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
135	W		Romulus Observatory			Tennessee	A private observatory.
136	E		Keeble Observatory			Virginia	Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
136	N		Mountain Meadows Observatory			West Virginia	Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
136	SE		Old Fields Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
136	SW		High Peak Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Valdese.
137	NE		Culpeper			Virginia	A town in Culpeper County.
137	NE		Ryan Observing Site			Virginia	A private observation site.
137	SW		WestVale Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near .
138	NW		Horizon Planetary Observatory			West Virginia	Near Glenville.
139	NE		PostOak			Virginia
140	N		Blackwater Falls			West Virginia	A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
140	NW		Calhoun County Park			West Virginia	A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville.
140	SW		Morganton			North Carolina	A town in Burke County.
141	NE		Lake of the Woods Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
142	NE		Clegg Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Woodstock.
142	SW		Charlotte			North Carolina	Home of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club.
143	NE		Mark Slade Remote Observatory			Virginia	AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
143	SW		Red Door Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
144	NW		Spencer			West Virginia
144	SW		Silver Creek Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Morganton.
145	S		ACME Planetary Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Raeford.
145	SE		Princeton Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Princeton.
145	W		Caney Ridge Observatory			Virginia	Near Clintwood.
147	N		Good Hope Observatory			West Virginia	An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope.
147	N		Morning Star Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory.
147	NE		CF Phelps WMA			Virginia	A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
147	NE		Shenandoah County Park			Virginia	A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
148	NE		Over The Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Flint Hill.
148	S		Indian Trail			North Carolina
148	SE		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.
148	SE		Pickersville Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Mingo.
149	SW		Gastonia			North Carolina	Home of the Gaston County Skywatchers.
151	NE		Quiet Skies Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
151	NE		Summit Crossing Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
151	S		Fayetteville			North Carolina
151	W		Johnson City			Tennessee	Home of the ETSU Planetarium of Eastern Tennessee University.
152	S		808.5 Observatory			South Carolina	A private observatory near Wesley Chapel.
152	S		Ballantyne Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory.
152	SW		M.A.R.S.Observatory			North Carolina	AKA "M.A.R.S.Observatory at Area 110". A private site of a member of the Cleveland County Astronomical Society. Near Lawndale.
152	W		ETSU Observatory			Tennessee	An observatory of East Tennessee State University. Near Johnson City.
153	N		Possum Poop Hollow Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near West Union.
153	NE		Mountain View Observatory			Virginia	An observatory near Warrenton.
153	NE		Stargazer's Field Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
153	SW		Gaston County			North Carolina	Home of the Gaston County Skywatchers.
154	SW		Mayland Earth to Sky Park			North Carolina	Observatory and park of Mayland Community College.
156	NE		C.M. Crockett Park			Virginia	A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
156	W		Rabbit Hole Observatory			Tennessee	A private observatory.
157	SW		Seven Mile Ridge Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Little Switzerland.
158	E		Charles City observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
158	E		Sandy Point Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
158	NE		Capon Springs and Farms			West Virginia	A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
158	NE		Lord Fairfax Community College			Virginia	Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
159	NE		Katherine Hill Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
160	E		Millers Tavern			Virginia	Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
160	NE		Stafford			Virginia
160	S		Sun City Carolina Lakes			South Carolina
160	W		Bays Mountain Park			Tennessee	City park with astronomy programs. Site of the Bays Mountain Observatory, and home of the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club. Near Kingsport.
161	SW		Kings Mountain State Park			South Carolina	State park near Blacksburg.
163	E		Franklin			Virginia
163	N		KK's Hill			West Virginia	In Fairmont
163	NW		Joseph Dale Perry Memorial Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Fort Gay.
163	NW		Leon Observing Site			West Virginia	A private observing site.
164	N		Hidden Bend Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory near Romney.
164	SW		Peppermill Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Rock Hill.
164	W		Natural Tunnel State Park			Virginia	State park in Scott county, near Duffield.
165	NE		Sky Meadows State Park			Virginia	A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
165	NW		Breezy Point Observatory			West Virginia	An observatory of the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. Located at Camp Virgil Tate.
165	SW		Craven E Williams Observatory			North Carolina	Observatory of Garner Webb University. Also a meeting place of the Cleveland County Astronomical Society. Near Boiling Springs.
165	SW		Mount Mitchell			North Carolina	Centered on a lookout in Mount Mitchell State Park.
165	SW		Rock Hill			South Carolina
166	NW		Donald C. Martin Observatory			West Virginia	Observatory of the OVAS. Near Huntington.
166	S		Andrew Jackson State Park			South Carolina	State park near Lancaster.
166	SW		TwinOaks Observatory			South Carolina	Observatory near Rock Hill.
167	NE		NOVAC Turner Mountain			Virginia	An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
167	W		Star City Observing Site			Kentucky	A private observing site in Prestonsburg.
168	NE		Hopewell Observatory			Virginia	In the Bull Run Mountains.
168	SW		Taylor Oaks Observatory			South Carolina	A private observatory near Rock Hill.
168	W		East Kentucky Science Center			Kentucky	Science Center and Planetarium in Prestonsburg.
169	N		Deep Creek Lake State Park			Maryland	State park.
170	NW		Greasy Ridge			Ohio	Near Crown City. A site of the OVAS.
170	S		Cheraw State Park			South Carolina	State park near Cheraw.
171	E		Chippokes Plantation State Park			Virginia	Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
171	E		Thomas Harriot Observatory			Virginia	An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
171	NE		Flint Ridge Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory near Winchester.
171	NE		Grenville Base Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
171	NW		A & O Farm			Ohio	Observing site used by the Mid-Ohio Valley Astronomy Club. Near Parkersburg.
171	S		Gayle H. Riggsbee Observatory			South Carolina	Observatory of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club.
171	S		Taxahaw			South Carolina
171	SE		Greenville			North Carolina	Home of East Carolina University.
171	SW		Rutherford County Astronomical Society - Site 1			North Carolina	A private observing site of the Rutherford County Astronomical Society.
172	E		Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Virginia	Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
172	E		Somerton Creek			Virginia	Near Somerton.
172	E		York River State Park			Virginia	A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.
173	NE		Lake Holiday Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.
173	NE		Nanjemoy Creek Observatory			Maryland	An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
173	NE		Blue Ridge Regional Park			Virginia	A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
174	NE		King George Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory in King George.
174	S		Sugarloaf Observatory			South Carolina	Observatory near Patrick. Used by the Midlands Astronomy club
175	NW		Leaking Light Observatory			West Virginia	A private observatory in Waverly.
175	SW		Twelve Mile Post			North Carolina	A community near Lake Lure
175	SW		Dill Knob Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory near Black Mountain.
175	SW		Worth Mountain WMA			South Carolina	Aka WMWMA. Wildlife management area used as a dark sky site frequented by members of the Carolina SkyGazers.
176	E		Windsor Castle Park			Virginia	Park in Smithfield.
176	NE		CHR			Virginia	A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
176	S		Robeson Planetarium and Science Center			North Carolina	Planetarium and Science Center in Lumberton.
177	NE		Camp Highroad			Virginia	A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
177	NE		Centreville			Virginia	Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
178	E		Woods Crossroads			Virginia	A town in Gloucester County.
178	N		Chestnut Ridge Park			West Virginia	A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
178	NE		Mason Neck State Park			Virginia	State park.
178	SE		StarHub Observatory			North Carolina	Site of observatory located near the Neuse Nature Center in Kinston.
178	SW		Cherry Hill Farm			North Carolina	A private farm near Union.
178	SW		Peek Observatory			North Carolina	A private observatory somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
180	E		Merchants Millpond State Park			North Carolina	State park.
180	E		Newport News Municipal Park			Virginia	An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
180	NE		Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			Virginia	A private observatory.

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