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Culpeper |
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Virginia |
A town in Culpeper County. |
12 | NW |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
13 | E |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
15 | NE |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
16 | SE |
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Lake of the Woods Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods. |
17 | NE |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
19 | NE |
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C.M. Crockett Park |
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Virginia |
A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland. |
19 | SE |
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Mark Slade Remote Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc. |
21 | E |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
21 | SW |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
22 | N |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
22 | S |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
24 | W |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
28 | SE |
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PostOak |
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Virginia |
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29 | E |
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Katherine Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
29 | NW |
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East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous |
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Virginia |
The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray. |
30 | E |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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32 | NE |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
32 | NE |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
34 | S |
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Hay House Farm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA. |
35 | NE |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
35 | S |
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Hidden Creek Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
35 | W |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke. |
36 | N |
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Sky Meadows State Park |
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Virginia |
A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
36 | SE |
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Summit Crossing Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Spotsylvania. |
39 | NE |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
40 | NW |
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Shenandoah County Park |
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Virginia |
A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions |
40 | SW |
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Charlottesville |
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Virginia |
Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory. |
41 | N |
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Lord Fairfax Community College |
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Virginia |
Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS). |
42 | N |
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Blue Ridge Regional Park |
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Virginia |
A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill. |
42 | NE |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
42 | NE |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
42 | SW |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
42 | SW |
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Leander McCormick Observatory |
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Virginia |
An Observatory of the University of Virginia. |
45 | E |
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Mason Neck State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
45 | NE |
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George Mason Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of George Mason University. |
45 | NW |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
47 | E |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
47 | N |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
48 | NW |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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48 | S |
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Montpelier Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Montpelier. |
48 | W |
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Harrisonburg |
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Virginia |
Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University. |
49 | NE |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
49 | NE |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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50 | N |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
50 | NE |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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51 | SW |
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Dogwood Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Kidds Store. |
52 | E |
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King George Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in King George. |
52 | NE |
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Great Falls Observatory Park |
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Virginia |
Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston. |
52 | NW |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
52 | SW |
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Calf Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park. |
53 | N |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
53 | N |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
53 | NE |
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Beacon Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory, associated with the Friends of Beacon Field Airport. Located near Beacon Field Airport, a former airport, now a shopping mall. |
53 | S |
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Leakes Mill Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Goochland. |
53 | W |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
54 | W |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
55 | E |
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Fort Washington Park |
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Maryland |
A historic national park in Fort Washington. |
55 | W |
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Pinetop Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Mount Sidney. |
56 | NE |
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Old Town Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
56 | SW |
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Fan Mountain Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the University of Virginia. |
56 | SW |
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Waynesboro |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
57 | E |
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Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Fort Washington. |
57 | SE |
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Keeble Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. |
58 | N |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
58 | NE |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
58 | W |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
59 | NE |
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USNO |
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DC |
The U.S. Naval Observatory. |
59 | NE |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
60 | N |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
60 | NE |
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Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory |
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DC |
AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington. |
60 | NW |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
60 | W |
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George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site |
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Virginia |
An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap. |
62 | W |
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Staunton |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
63 | W |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
64 | NE |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
64 | S |
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Fenwick Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Henrico County. |
64 | S |
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Powhatan Wildlife Management Area |
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Virginia |
Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan. |
66 | E |
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The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Waldorf. |
67 | N |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
67 | NE |
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University of Maryland Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park. |
68 | NE |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
68 | SW |
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Welsh Mt. Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg. |
70 | S |
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Ragland Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
70 | SE |
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Millers Tavern |
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Virginia |
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett. |
70 | SE |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
71 | N |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
71 | N |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
71 | NE |
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Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
73 | NE |
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ALPHA Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Capitol Technology University. |
73 | SW |
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James River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park on the James river. |
73 | W |
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Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat |
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West Virginia |
Aka CMOR. A private observing club. |
74 | SW |
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Big Spy Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
75 | N |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
75 | N |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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75 | NE |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
75 | NW |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
76 | N |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
76 | NE |
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Bowie |
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Maryland |
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76 | S |
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Guinea Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
77 | NE |
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Carr's Mill Park |
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Maryland |
A park with no facilities, occasionally used by the Howard Astronomical League for impromptu members-only events. In Howard county. |
78 | NE |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
79 | N |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
79 | N |
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C&O Canal National Historical Park |
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Maryland |
AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown. |
80 | E |
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Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park |
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Maryland |
City park in Chesapeake Beach. |
81 | E |
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Tall Timbers |
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Maryland |
A town in St. Mary's county. |
81 | W |
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Kile Knob Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Circlville. |
83 | NE |
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Alpha Ridge Park |
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Maryland |
Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD. |
84 | NE |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
86 | N |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
86 | NE |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
86 | W |
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Spruce Knob Mountain Center |
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West Virginia |
A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak. |
87 | NE |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
88 | NE |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
88 | W |
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Goshen |
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Virginia |
A town in Rockbridge county. |
89 | NE |
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AACC Astronomy Lab |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club. |
89 | NE |
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United States Naval Academy |
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Maryland |
Link.. In Annapolis. |
89 | NE |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
89 | S |
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Hampden-Sydney College Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney. |
89 | SW |
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Appomattox Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
89 | W |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
90 | SE |
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Bell Isle State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
92 | N |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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92 | N |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
92 | NW |
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Blackwater Falls |
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West Virginia |
A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. |
92 | S |
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New Moon Telescopes Observatory |
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Virginia |
A commercial telescope maker's observatory. |
93 | NE |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
93 | NE |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
93 | NE |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
94 | E |
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Point Lookout State Park |
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Maryland |
State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join. |
94 | N |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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95 | SE |
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Charles City observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
96 | NW |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
96 | SW |
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Winfree Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory at Randolph College. |
97 | E |
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Rich Neck Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
97 | NE |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
99 | SE |
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River House Observatory |
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Virginia |
Near Burgess. |
99 | SW |
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Twin Peeks Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
100 | E |
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Golden Mean Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
100 | NW |
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Deep Creek Lake State Park |
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Maryland |
State park. |
100 | W |
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Green Bank Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest. |
101 | SE |
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York River State Park |
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Virginia |
A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers. |
101 | SW |
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Liberty University |
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Virginia |
University in Lynchburg. |
102 | E |
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge |
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Maryland |
Centered on the Visitor Center of the refuge. Home of public star nights held by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. |
102 | N |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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102 | NE |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
102 | SE |
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Sandy Point Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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Woods Crossroads |
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Virginia |
A town in Gloucester County. |
103 | E |
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Ophelia Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
103 | N |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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103 | NE |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
103 | SE |
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Shiloh School Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc. |
104 | NE |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
104 | SW |
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BRAC Ivy Hill Site |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. |
105 | NE |
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Quiet Pond Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. |
106 | NE |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
106 | W |
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Douthat State Park |
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Virginia |
State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro. |
107 | SE |
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Schumann Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers. |
107 | SW |
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Sunset Field |
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Virginia |
A site on the Blue Ridge Parkway used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. Also the site of the Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead. |
109 | SE |
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Thomas Harriot Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the College of William & Mary. |
112 | E |
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Elliott Island road |
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Maryland |
Centered on the parking lot of a boat launch on Elliot Island road. |
112 | E |
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TBM Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
113 | N |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
113 | SW |
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Lynchburg College Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County. |
114 | NE |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
115 | NE |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
116 | NE |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
116 | SE |
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Chippokes Plantation State Park |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry |
116 | SE |
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Land's End |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster. |
117 | E |
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Tuckahoe State Park |
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Maryland |
A site of the Delmarva Stargazers |
117 | NE |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
118 | NE |
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Echo Hill Outdoor School |
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Maryland |
A school near Worton. |
118 | NE |
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Harford Community College Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air. |
118 | SW |
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Altavista |
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Virginia |
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118 | W |
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Watoga State Park |
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West Virginia |
State park applying for dark-sky preserve status with the International Dark-Sky Association. |
119 | N |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
119 | SE |
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Newport News Municipal Park |
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Virginia |
An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS). |
120 | N |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
120 | NE |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
121 | NE |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
121 | S |
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South Hill |
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Virginia |
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125 | NE |
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Fishing Battery Island |
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Maryland |
Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace. |
125 | SE |
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Riverview Farm Park |
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Virginia |
Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS). |
126 | NE |
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Broad Creek |
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Maryland |
A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society. |
126 | NW |
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Chestnut Ridge Park |
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West Virginia |
A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club. |
126 | NW |
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Pioneer Park Campground |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Somerset. |
126 | NW |
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Thornton Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
126 | W |
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park |
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West Virginia |
A state park near Hillsboro. |
127 | N |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
127 | N |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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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.) |
127 | SW |
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Laurel Bank |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
128 | NE |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
128 | S |
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Staunton River State Park |
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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. |
128 | SE |
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Windsor Castle Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Smithfield. |
129 | SE |
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Isle of Wight County Courthouse |
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Virginia |
Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office. |
129 | SW |
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park |
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Virginia |
State Park and home of regular star parties. |
130 | E |
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Salisbury |
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Maryland |
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130 | NE |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
130 | NE |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
130 | SE |
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Cashville |
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Virginia |
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132 | N |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
132 | NE |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
132 | SW |
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Yonderplace Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near South Boston, VA. |
133 | NW |
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KK's Hill |
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West Virginia |
In Fairmont |
134 | NE |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
134 | NE |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
134 | S |
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Presbyterian Point |
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North Carolina |
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club. |
134 | SE |
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Grundland Astronomy Park |
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Virginia |
A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club. |
135 | NE |
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Elk Forest |
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Maryland |
A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers |
135 | NW |
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Uniontown |
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Pennsylvania |
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135 | SW |
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Roanoke |
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Virginia |
Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. |
135 | W |
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Greenbrier Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs. |
136 | E |
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Trap Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
state park near Laurel. |
136 | SE |
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Cape Charles |
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Virginia |
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137 | E |
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Killen's Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
A state park near Harrington. |
137 | NW |
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Johnson East Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Connellsville. |
137 | SE |
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Franklin |
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Virginia |
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137 | SW |
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Burnt Chimney |
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Virginia |
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument. |
137 | W |
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Twin Sugars Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association. Near Friars Hill. |
138 | NE |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
139 | N |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
139 | N |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
139 | NE |
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Blackbird State Forest |
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Delaware |
A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties. |
139 | NE |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
140 | W |
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Good Hope Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope. |
141 | E |
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Dover |
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Delaware |
A town in Kent county. |
141 | NE |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
141 | W |
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Elk River WMA |
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West Virginia |
A wildlife management area east of Sutton. |
142 | NE |
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Summit Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory. |
143 | E |
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NASA Wallops Visitor Center |
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Virginia |
Visitor center and site of public observing nights. |
143 | N |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
143 | NE |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow. |
143 | NW |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around New Florence. |
143 | SE |
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Ocean View Sky Shed |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
144 | NE |
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Wayside Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford. |
145 | NE |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
145 | SW |
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Robert's Hill |
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Virginia |
A private observing site near Catawba. |
146 | NE |
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Snobie Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory in Bear, DE. |
147 | E |
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Milton |
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Delaware |
Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county. |
147 | N |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
147 | NE |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
147 | NE |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
147 | SE |
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Somerton Creek |
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Virginia |
Near Somerton. |
150 | N |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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150 | NE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
150 | SW |
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Cahas Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
151 | NW |
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Union Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
151 | SE |
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Renaissance Academy |
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Virginia |
A city school in Viriginia Beach. |
152 | SE |
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Battlefield Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Chesapeake. |
153 | NE |
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Welsh Mountain Community Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
153 | NW |
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Waynesburg University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Waynesburg. |
153 | S |
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Medoc Mountain State Park |
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North Carolina |
link |
153 | W |
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Standing Stone Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
154 | NW |
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HAO Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Monessen. |
154 | NW |
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Radomski Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Jeannette. |
154 | SE |
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Tidewater Area |
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Virginia |
Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth. |
154 | SW |
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Ferrum |
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Virginia |
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154 | W |
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Possum Poop Hollow Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near West Union. |
155 | E |
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Little Levels Campground |
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Maryland |
A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore. |
155 | N |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
155 | NE |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
155 | NE |
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Weiser State Forest |
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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. |
155 | W |
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Horizon Planetary Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Near Glenville. |
156 | E |
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Rehoboth Beach |
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Delaware |
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156 | N |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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156 | NE |
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Coatesville |
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Pennsylvania |
Home to some members of the the DVAA. |
157 | N |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
157 | NE |
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Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory |
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Delaware |
AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society |
157 | SE |
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Cornland Park |
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Virginia |
Near Cornland. |
157 | SE |
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Virginia Beach |
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Virginia |
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157 | SW |
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Dark Star Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private obsrevatory near West Fork. |
158 | E |
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Ocean City |
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Maryland |
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158 | NE |
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Wilmington |
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Delaware |
Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society. |
158 | NW |
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Dartmoor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
159 | N |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
159 | NW |
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The Kiski School Astronomy Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg. |
159 | SE |
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Merchants Millpond State Park |
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North Carolina |
State park. |
160 | N |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
160 | SW |
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Martin Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Virginia Tech Physics Department. |
160 | SW |
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Anderson Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory of VirginiaTech's physics department. Used and maintained by the Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech. In Blacksburg. |
161 | NE |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
162 | NW |
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Mingo Creek Park Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela. |
163 | W |
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Backus Mountain Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
164 | NE |
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West Chester |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society. |
165 | SE |
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Northwest River Park |
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Virginia |
City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. |
165 | SW |
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Blair Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Christiansburg. |
166 | NE |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
166 | S |
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Franklinton |
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North Carolina |
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166 | SW |
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Ridgeway |
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Virginia |
A town in Henry county. |
167 | NE |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
167 | NE |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
167 | NW |
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Kunkle Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Park in Washington(PA) township. |
167 | NW |
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Paslow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bethel Park. |
167 | S |
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Bahama |
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North Carolina |
In Northern Durham Country, NC. |
168 | NW |
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Plum |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Monroeville, William D Boyce Regional Park, Penn Hills, and New Kensington. |
169 | NE |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
169 | NE |
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WWYS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory. |
169 | NE |
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Holly Dome Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory near Millville. |
169 | NW |
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Wilderness Skies Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory Limestone Ridge near Martinsville. |
169 | SW |
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Animal Park at the Conservators Center |
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North Carolina |
Wildlife Center with night sky tours. |
169 | SW |
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Selu Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford. |
169 | W |
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Calhoun County Park |
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West Virginia |
A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville. |
170 | NW |
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Canonsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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171 | N |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
171 | NE |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
171 | NE |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
171 | NE |
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Widener University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Chester. |
171 | NW |
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Gettysburg Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
171 | SE |
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Arrowhead Beach |
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North Carolina |
A town in Chowan county. |
171 | SW |
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The Saddle |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rocky Knob. |
172 | NW |
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Edgewood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near New Kensington. |
172 | NW |
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Oakmont Country Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
173 | N |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
173 | NE |
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Ash Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
173 | NW |
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh. |
174 | NE |
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Dark Horse Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Phoenixville. |
175 | S |
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Seaman Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
175 | S |
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Spring Hope Observing Site |
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North Carolina |
A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope. |
176 | NE |
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Chestnut Branch Park |
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New Jersey |
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176 | NE |
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Rowan Astronomical Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of Rowan University in Glassboro. |
176 | S |
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Hillsborough |
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North Carolina |
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176 | SE |
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Ferry Point observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private obseratory near Elizabeth City. |
177 | E |
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Belleplain State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club |
177 | NE |
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Old Oak Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Pottsgrove. |
177 | NE |
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Sewell |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers |
178 | N |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
178 | N |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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178 | NE |
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Bradstreet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids. |
178 | NE |
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Merion Golf Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
178 | NW |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
178 | S |
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Durham |
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North Carolina |
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179 | N |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
179 | NE |
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Strawbridge Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing |
180 | SW |
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Primland Observatory |
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Virginia |
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan. |