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Fan Mountain Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
12
SW
Welsh Mt. Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
14
NE
Leander McCormick Observatory
Virginia
An
Observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
15
NW
Calf Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A public
overlook
on Skyline drive In
Shenandoah National Park
.
16
NE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Home of the
University of Virginia's
Leander McCormick Observatory
and close to
Fan Mountain Observatory
.
17
NW
Waynesboro
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
18
E
Dogwood Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Kidds Store.
19
S
James River State Park
Virginia
State park
on the James river.
20
E
Lake Monticello
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
24
W
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
Virginia
An
overlook
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
28
NW
Staunton
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
29
N
Blue Ridge Observatory
Virginia
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
29
NW
Pinetop Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
32
E
Hay House Farm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
36
NE
Lagniappe Farm
Virginia
A private observing site of a member of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
36
S
Appomattox Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
39
NW
COSMIC OBSERVATORY
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
40
SW
Winfree Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
at
Randolph College
.
41
N
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Home of the
Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers
and the
John C. Wells Planetarium
of
James Madison University
.
41
NW
Stokesville Observatory
Virginia
Of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
41
SE
Guinea Observing Site
Virginia
A private observing site.
42
E
Hidden Creek Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
42
E
Leakes Mill Park
Virginia
Park
in Goochland.
44
SE
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Virginia
Used as a
dark sky site
by the
Richmond Astronomical Society
. Near Powhatan.
45
SW
Liberty University
Virginia
University
in Lynchburg.
45
W
Goshen
Virginia
A town in Rockbridge county.
46
NW
Shank Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
46
S
Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Hampden-Sydney College
. In Hampden-Sydney.
47
N
Big Meadows
Virginia
A site in
Shenandoah National Park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
48
S
Twin Peeks Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
48
SW
BRAC Ivy Hill Site
Virginia
A site used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
.
50
NE
Belmont Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory. Affiliated with the
Rappahannock Astronomy Club
.
50
NE
Morning Calm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
52
SW
Sunset Field
Virginia
A site on the
Blue Ridge Parkway
used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
. Also the site of the
Apple Orchard Falls
Trailhead.
54
E
Montpelier Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Montpelier.
55
NW
Starlight Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory
56
NE
Culpeper
Virginia
A town in Culpeper County.
57
N
George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site
Virginia
An site in the
George Washington National Forest
. Used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. Near Fulkes Gap.
58
NE
Ryan Observing Site
Virginia
A private observation
site.
58
SW
Lynchburg College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Lynchburg College
. Located at the college's
Claytor Nature Study Center
in Bedford County.
59
E
PostOak
Virginia
59
N
East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous
Virginia
The
ECVAR
star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
59
N
Hidden Waters Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
59
NE
Lake of the Woods Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
61
W
Douthat State Park
Virginia
State park
and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
62
NE
Mark Slade Remote Observatory
Virginia
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by
MSRO Science, Inc.
62
SW
Altavista
Virginia
64
E
Fenwick Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
in Henrico County.
65
NE
CF Phelps WMA
Virginia
A
wildlife mangement area
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
66
E
Ragland Observatory
Virginia
An observatory of the
Richmond Astronomical Society
.
66
NW
Kile Knob Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Circlville.
67
E
Keeble Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Randolph-Macon College
in Ashland.
68
N
Jerome
Virginia
70
NE
Over The Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Flint Hill.
71
E
Richmond
Virginia
"Home of the
Science Museum of Virginia
and the
Richmond Astronomical Society
71
NE
Quiet Skies Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
72
E
Summit Crossing Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
72
N
Clegg Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Woodstock.
72
NE
Mountain View Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
near Warrenton.
72
NE
Stargazer's Field Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
73
NW
Green Bank Observatory
West Virginia
Radio Observatory
and for research and education. Also the home of the
Green Bank Star Quest
.
73
NW
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
.
73
SW
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Virginia
State Park
and home of regular
star parties
.
74
N
Shenandoah County Park
Virginia
A
park
in Shenandoah County. Used by the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
and site of monthly observing sessions
74
NW
Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat
West Virginia
Aka
CMOR
. A private observing club.
75
N
Mountain Meadows Observatory
West Virginia
Private Observatory near
Lost River State Park
.
75
NE
C.M. Crockett Park
Virginia
A county
park and recreation facility
used as an observing site by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. In Midland.
75
W
Laurel Bank
Virginia
A private observing site.
78
NE
Katherine Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
79
NE
Stafford
Virginia
80
SW
Roanoke
Virginia
Home of the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
.
80
W
Watoga State Park
West Virginia
State park
applying
for dark-sky preserve status with the
International Dark-Sky Association
.
81
S
Staunton River State Park
Virginia
State park
used by the
Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society
and home of the
Staunton River Star Party
. Designated as an
International Dark Sky Park
by the
IDA
.
81
SE
New Moon Telescopes Observatory
Virginia
A commercial
telescope maker
's observatory.
82
S
Yonderplace Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
82
SW
Burnt Chimney
Virginia
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby
Booker T. Washington National Monument
.
83
N
Lord Fairfax Community College
Virginia
Community college
near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
(SAS).
83
N
Morning Star Observatory
West Virginia
A private
observatory
.
85
S
South Hill
Virginia
86
NE
Sky Meadows State Park
Virginia
A
state park
and
International Dark-Sky Park
near Paris. Used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
87
N
Capon Springs and Farms
West Virginia
A rural
resort
used by the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
.
87
NE
Hopewell Observatory
Virginia
In the Bull Run Mountains.
87
NE
NOVAC Turner Mountain
Virginia
An observing site of
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. On private land.
87
W
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
West Virginia
A
state park
near Hillsboro.
89
W
Greenbrier Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
90
NE
Grenville Base Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
in the Bull Run Mountains.
91
E
Millers Tavern
Virginia
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
92
SW
Robert's Hill
Virginia
A private observing site near Catawba.
93
NE
Nanjemoy Creek Observatory
Maryland
An observatory of the
Southern Maryland Astronomical Society
.
94
NE
Blue Ridge Regional Park
Virginia
A
park
not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
94
S
Presbyterian Point
North Carolina
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
95
E
King George Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory in King George.
95
NE
Centreville
Virginia
Home to some members of
The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
95
SW
Cahas Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A site used by the
Star City Astronomy Network
and the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
96
NE
CHR
Virginia
A private observing site of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
. Near Middleburg.
96
NW
Blackwater Falls
West Virginia
A
state park
and site of a star party held by the
Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society
.
96
W
Twin Sugars Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association
. Near Friars Hill.
97
N
Flint Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Winchester.
97
NE
Camp Highroad
Virginia
A commercial
campground
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
97
NE
Mason Neck State Park
Virginia
State park
.
98
SW
Ferrum
Virginia
100
NE
George Mason Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
George Mason University
.
101
E
Charles City observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
101
N
Lake Holiday Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
101
NE
Brooke Stream Manor Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
101
SW
Dark Star Observatory
Virginia
A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
102
N
Hidden Bend Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Romney.
103
NE
Murphicus Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
104
NE
Beaglehaven Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of
NOVAC
. Somehwere around Ashburn.
104
SE
Sandy Point Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
105
NE
Leesburg
Virginia
105
NE
Moonridge Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry.
105
NE
Vienna
Virginia
107
NE
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.
107
NE
Fort Washington Park
Maryland
A historic
national park
in Fort Washington.
107
NE
Great Falls Observatory Park
Virginia
Astronomy park of the
Analemma Sociey
. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
107
SW
Anderson Observatory
Virginia
AKA
Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory
of
VirginiaTech
's
physics department
. Used and maintained by the
Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech
. In Blacksburg.
107
W
Standing Stone Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
109
NE
Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory
Maryland
A private observatory in Fort Washington.
109
W
Martin Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of the
Virginia Tech Physics Department
.
110
NE
Old Town Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
110
SW
Ridgeway
Virginia
A town in Henry county.
111
NE
Sweet Run State Park
Virginia
State park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
112
SW
Blair Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Christiansburg.
113
E
York River State Park
Virginia
A
State park
used as a dark sky site by the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
.
114
N
Morgan County Observatory
West Virginia
Observatory
of the
Morgan County Observatory Foundation
. Near Berkeley Springs.
114
NE
The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory
Maryland
A private observatory near Waldorf.
114
NE
Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory
DC
AKA
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory
. In Washington.
114
NE
Potomac Astrometric Observatory
Maryland
A observatory for personal
GRB and cataclysmic variable research
114
NE
USNO
DC
The
U.S. Naval Observatory
.
114
NE
Washington
DC
Nearby to some members of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
115
E
Bell Isle State Park
Virginia
State park
.
115
SW
Selu Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Radford University
. Near Radford.
116
E
Thomas Harriot Observatory
Virginia
An observatory of the
College of William & Mary
.
116
SW
The Saddle
Virginia
A site used by the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Rocky Knob
.
117
E
Woods Crossroads
Virginia
A town in Gloucester County.
117
NW
Elk River WMA
West Virginia
A
wildlife management area
east of Sutton.
117
S
Animal Park at the Conservators Center
North Carolina
Wildlife Center
with
night sky tours
.
118
N
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Maryland
State park
.
118
NE
Shepherd University Observatory
West Virginia
Observatory
of
Shepherd University
in Shepherdstown.
119
E
Tall Timbers
Maryland
A town in St. Mary's county.
119
S
Bahama
North Carolina
In Northern Durham Country, NC.
120
SE
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Virginia
Observing site of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Near Surry
120
W
Backus Mountain Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
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