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5 | SW |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
9 | 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. |
13 | SE |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
15 | SE |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
15 | E |
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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. |
16 | NE |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
16 | NW |
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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. |
16 | W |
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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. |
17 | N |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
19 | SW |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
27 | S |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
27 | SE |
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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. |
30 | N |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
30 | SE |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
32 | E |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
32 | NE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
33 | SE |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
34 | E |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
34 | SW |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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35 | E |
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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. |
35 | E |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
35 | N |
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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. |
35 | NW |
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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.) |
35 | SW |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
36 | SE |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
36 | W |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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37 | E |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
37 | E |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
37 | S |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
37 | SW |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
39 | S |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
40 | E |
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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. |
40 | S |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
41 | S |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
41 | SE |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
42 | SW |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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43 | E |
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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 . |
44 | SE |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
46 | SE |
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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. |
46 | SW |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
47 | SW |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
48 | S |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
48 | SW |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
49 | NE |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
50 | S |
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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. |
50 | S |
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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. |
50 | S |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
50 | SE |
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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. |
50 | SW |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
51 | NW |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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52 | E |
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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. |
53 | N |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
53 | NE |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
53 | NE |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
53 | S |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
53 | W |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
54 | S |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
55 | S |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
56 | S |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
58 | NE |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
58 | SE |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
58 | SW |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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60 | E |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
60 | SW |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |