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0 Shepherd University Observatory
 
West Virginia   Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.
10NW Falling Waters
 
West Virginia  
11SE Sweet Run State Park
 
Virginia   State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
12NE Greenbrier State Park
 
Maryland   State Park near Boonsboro.
13NE Beaver Creek Observatory
 
Maryland   An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers.
14E Middletown
 
Maryland   In Frederick county.
14S Moonridge Observatory
 
West Virginia   A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
16NW C&O Canal National Historical Park
 
Maryland   AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown.
18E Digital Monastery Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory near Frederick.
18S Murphicus Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
22W Morgan County Observatory
 
West Virginia   Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs.
23NE Catoctin Mountain Park
 
Maryland   Park, east of Hagerstown.
23S Brooke Stream Manor Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
25N Greencastle
 
Pennsylvania  
25S Blue Ridge Regional Park
 
Virginia   A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
25SE Leesburg
 
Virginia  
26SW Flint Ridge Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Winchester.
28NE Tomstown
 
Pennsylvania  
28S CHR
 
Virginia   A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
28S Camp Highroad
 
Virginia   A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
29E Little Bennett Regional Park
 
Maryland   A campground near Clarksburg
29W Lake Holiday Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
30E Ladiesburg
 
Maryland   A town in Frederick County.
30SE Beaglehaven Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
32S Sky Meadows State Park
 
Virginia   A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
33E Mount Airy Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
36N Chambersburg
 
Pennsylvania  
37S Grenville Base Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
37S NOVAC Turner Mountain
 
Virginia   An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
37SW Lord Fairfax Community College
 
Virginia   Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
39E Marstown Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory near New Windsor.
39S Hopewell Observatory
 
Virginia   In the Bull Run Mountains.
40SE Great Falls Observatory Park
 
Virginia   Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
40SE Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory
 
Maryland   Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood.
41E 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.
41NE Gettysburg College Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College.
42SE Potomac Astrometric Observatory
 
Maryland   A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research
42SW Capon Springs and Farms
 
West Virginia   A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society.
45E Willow Oak Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory somewhere around Gamber.
46E Bear Branch Nature Center
 
Maryland   A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society.
46E Bluebird Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment.
46SE Centreville
 
Virginia   Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
47SE Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms
 
Maryland   A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League.
47SE Vienna
 
Virginia  
48E Alpha Ridge Park
 
Maryland   Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD.
48S Over The Hill Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Flint Hill.
49NE Piney Mountain
 
Pennsylvania   A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3.
49NW Rocky Gap State Park
 
Maryland   State park near Cumberland.
49SW Shenandoah County Park
 
Virginia   A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
50E Mount Pleasant
 
Maryland   Part of the The Howard County Conservancy.
50SE George Mason Observatory
 
Virginia   Observatory of George Mason University.
51NW Rainsburg Mountain
 
Pennsylvania  
52E Reisterstown
 
Maryland   Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
52E Walgrove Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory in Reisterstown.
52S Mountain View Observatory
 
Virginia   An observatory near Warrenton.
53S Quiet Skies Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
53SE USNO
 
DC   The U.S. Naval Observatory.
54SE University of Maryland Observatory
 
Maryland   Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park.
54W Hidden Bend Observatory
 
West Virginia   A private observatory near Romney.
55N Persephone Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Three Springs.
55NE Lake Meade Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
55S C.M. Crockett Park
 
Virginia   A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
55SE Washington
 
DC   Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
56SE Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory
 
DC   AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington.
56SW Clegg Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Woodstock.
57NW Black Bear Hollow Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
58NE Codorus Creek Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   Private observator near Spring Grove
58SE ALPHA Observatory
 
Maryland   Observatory of Capitol Technology University.
58SW Morning Star Observatory
 
West Virginia   A private observatory.
59E Prettyboy Reservoir
 
Maryland   A reservior surrounded by parkland.
60E UMBC Observatory
 
Maryland   Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
60N 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.)
60SE 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.
60SE Old Town Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
61S Ryan Observing Site
 
Virginia   A private observation site.
61SW East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous
 
Virginia   The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
62NE Michael L. Britton Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club.
62W Frostburg
 
Maryland   "Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium.
63SW Jerome
 
Virginia  
64E Baltimore
 
Maryland   Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society.
64E Dulaney Springs Park
 
Maryland   An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton.
64SE Mason Neck State Park
 
Virginia   State park.
65SE Fort Washington Park
 
Maryland   A historic national park in Fort Washington.
66NE Sterner Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
66SE Bowie
 
Maryland  
67S CF Phelps WMA
 
Virginia   A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
67S Culpeper
 
Virginia   A town in Culpeper County.
67S Stargazer's Field Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
67SE Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory in Fort Washington.
68E YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site
 
Pennsylvania   An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown.
69NE Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry.
69SW Mountain Meadows Observatory
 
West Virginia   Private Observatory near Lost River State Park.
70E Sola Virtus Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory somewhere around White Hall.
70S Katherine Hill Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
70S Morning Calm Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
70S Stafford
 
Virginia  
71NE YCAS Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park.
71SW Big Meadows
 
Virginia   A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
73N Tom's Yard
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
74E AACC Astronomy Lab
 
Maryland   Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club.
75E Kennard Dale High School
 
Pennsylvania   A High school in Fawn Grove.
75E Martin State Airport
 
Maryland   airport.
75NE Shelly Island Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Goldsboro.
76N Canoe Creek State Park
 
Pennsylvania   A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek.
76NE Harrisburg
 
Pennsylvania   Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg.
76S Lake of the Woods Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
76S Mark Slade Remote Observatory
 
Virginia   AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
77SE Nanjemoy Creek Observatory
 
Maryland   An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society.
77SE United States Naval Academy
 
Maryland   Link.. In Annapolis.
78NE Little Buffalo State Park
 
Pennsylvania   State park near Newport.
78SW Hidden Waters Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
79NW Elton Moonshine Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   An observatory in Elton.
80W Deep Creek Lake State Park
 
Maryland   State park.
81E Harford Community College Observatory
 
Maryland   Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air.
81NW Altoona
 
Pennsylvania   Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club .
81SE The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory near Waldorf.
83N Lewistown
 
Pennsylvania  
83N 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.
84E Broad Creek
 
Maryland   A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society.
85E Susquehannock State Park
 
Pennsylvania   State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore.
85NE Stella Nova Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   Near Conestoga.
85NW Pioneer Park Campground
 
Pennsylvania   A campground near Somerset.
85SE Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park
 
Maryland   City park in Chesapeake Beach.
85SE King George Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory in King George.
86E 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.
86E Quiet Pond Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
86NE Cruz Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
86S Lagniappe Farm
 
Virginia   A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
87S Belmont Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
88S PostOak
 
Virginia  
88S Summit Crossing Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
88SW Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat
 
West Virginia   Aka CMOR. A private observing club.
88SW 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.
89NE Grundy Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
89SW Harrisonburg
 
Virginia   Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
90E Echo Hill Outdoor School
 
Maryland   A school near Worton.
90SW Blue Ridge Observatory
 
Virginia   On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
91N Dog-Star Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace.
91NW Thornton Observing Site
 
Pennsylvania   A private observing site.
92E Fishing Battery Island
 
Maryland   Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace.
92NE Annville
 
Pennsylvania   Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
92NE Manheim Township Planetarium
 
Pennsylvania   Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster
92NE Sanctuary Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory in Manheim.
92NE 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.
92SE Rich Neck Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory.
93N Stardust Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Port Matilda.
93W Blackwater Falls
 
West Virginia   A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society.
94N State College
 
Pennsylvania   A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers
94NE Lititz
 
Pennsylvania   Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC).
94NW Morning Star Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory somewhere around New Florence.
94NW Prince Gallitzin State Park
 
Pennsylvania   State park on Glendale Lake.
95SW Shank Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
96SW COSMIC OBSERVATORY
 
Virginia   A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
98E TBM Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory.
101NE Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
 
Pennsylvania   Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County .
101NW Heilwood
 
Pennsylvania  
101S Hidden Creek Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory.
101S Hay House Farm Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
103E Elk Forest
 
Maryland   A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers
103NW Johnson East Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Connellsville.
104NE Welsh Mountain Community Center
 
Pennsylvania   Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County.
104S Charlottesville
 
Virginia   Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
104S Leander McCormick Observatory
 
Virginia   An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
104SW Pinetop Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
104SW Stokesville Observatory
 
Virginia   Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
105E Wayside Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford.
105E Tuckahoe State Park
 
Maryland   A site of the Delmarva Stargazers
106N The Geek Shed
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Hartleton.
106NE Susquehanna University
 
Pennsylvania   Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove.
106SW Kile Knob Observatory
 
West Virginia   A private observatory near Circlville.
106W Chestnut Ridge Park
 
West Virginia   A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club.
107NE Cadmus Homestead Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Robesonia.
107W Uniontown
 
Pennsylvania  
108S Lake Monticello
 
Virginia   Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
108SW Calf Mountain Overlook
 
Virginia   A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
108SW 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.
109SE Golden Mean Observatory
 
Maryland   A private observatory.
110E Starlight Observatory
 
Delaware   A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow.
111E Summit Observatory
 
Delaware   A private observatory.
111SE Tall Timbers
 
Maryland   A town in St. Mary's county.
111SW Waynesboro
 
Virginia   Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
112E Coatesville
 
Pennsylvania   Home to some members of the the DVAA.
112NE StarEffects Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Bernville.
112S Montpelier Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Montpelier.
112SW Staunton
 
Virginia   Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
113NE CAS DS-2
 
Pennsylvania   A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society.
113NE Southerton Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Lewisburg.
113SE 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.
114E Blackbird State Forest
 
Delaware   A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties.
114E Snobie Observatory
 
Delaware   A private observatory in Bear, DE.
114NW The Kiski School Astronomy Club
 
Pennsylvania   A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg.
114NW Radomski Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory near Jeannette.
114NW Union Street Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory
115N Clearfield
 
Pennsylvania   A town in Clearfield county.
116NE Bucknell Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg.
117NE Carpenter Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading.
117NE Triplet Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
117S Dogwood Ridge Observatory
 
Virginia   A private observatory near Kidds Store.
117S Keeble Observatory
 
Virginia   Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
118NE French Creek State Gamelands
 
Pennsylvania   A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
118SW Fan Mountain Observatory
 
Virginia   An observatory of the University of Virginia.
119E Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory
 
Delaware   AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society
119S Leakes Mill Park
 
Virginia   Park in Goochland.
120NW Dartmoor Observatory
 
Pennsylvania   A private observatory.
120S Millers Tavern
 
Virginia   Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.


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