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Roanoke
Virginia
Home of the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
.
13
SE
Burnt Chimney
Virginia
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby
Booker T. Washington National Monument
.
16
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.
17
W
Robert's Hill
Virginia
A private observing site near Catawba.
20
N
Laurel Bank
Virginia
A private observing site.
23
E
Lynchburg College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Lynchburg College
. Located at the college's
Claytor Nature Study Center
in Bedford County.
23
SE
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Virginia
State Park
and home of regular
star parties
.
24
S
Ferrum
Virginia
28
NE
Sunset Field
Virginia
A site on the
Blue Ridge Parkway
used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
. Also the site of the
Apple Orchard Falls
Trailhead.
29
W
Anderson Observatory
Virginia
AKA
Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory
of
VirginiaTech
's
physics department
. Used and maintained by the
Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech
. In Blacksburg.
32
W
Blair Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Christiansburg.
34
W
Martin Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of the
Virginia Tech Physics Department
.
35
E
BRAC Ivy Hill Site
Virginia
A site used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
.
36
W
Selu Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Radford University
. Near Radford.
37
SW
The Saddle
Virginia
A site used by the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Rocky Knob
.
38
E
Altavista
Virginia
41
NW
Greenbrier Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
43
E
Liberty University
Virginia
University
in Lynchburg.
44
E
Winfree Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
at
Randolph College
.
44
N
Douthat State Park
Virginia
State park
and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
47
SW
Primland Observatory
Virginia
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
48
NW
Standing Stone Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
48
S
Ridgeway
Virginia
A town in Henry county.
49
S
Dark Star Observatory
Virginia
A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
55
NE
Goshen
Virginia
A town in Rockbridge county.
59
N
Watoga State Park
West Virginia
State park
applying
for dark-sky preserve status with the
International Dark-Sky Association
.
59
NW
Twin Sugars Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association
. Near Friars Hill.
60
E
Appomattox Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
60
SW
Fancy Gap
Virginia
A site of the
Winston-Salem Astronomical League
.
61
N
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
West Virginia
A
state park
near Hillsboro.
61
NE
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
Virginia
An
overlook
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
64
E
Twin Peeks Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
64
SW
Elk Horn Observatory
Virginia
Observatory of the
Echo Ridge Astronomical Society
.
65
SW
Mount Airy
North Carolina
A town in \tSurry county.
66
NW
Backus Mountain Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory.
66
S
Night Skies Network Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory. Home observatory of the
Night Skies Network
.
67
E
James River State Park
Virginia
State park
on the James river.
67
W
Camp Creek
West Virginia
Forecast covers the Camp Creek Canyon area including the
Camp Creek State Forest
.
67
W
Wytheville
Virginia
68
W
Chanticlear Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Bluefield.
69
N
Starlight Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory
69
SE
Yonderplace Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
70
NE
Welsh Mt. Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
72
S
Chrysalis Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Stokesdale.
73
SW
Pilot Mountain
North Carolina
FAS
Bullington Observing Site
74
S
Browns Summit
North Carolina
76
S
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
In Guilford county.
77
NE
Staunton
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
77
SW
Echo Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
78
SE
Animal Park at the Conservators Center
North Carolina
Wildlife Center
with
night sky tours
.
78
SW
Elk Creek
Virginia
Forcast also covers the western half of the
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
.
80
N
Green Bank Observatory
West Virginia
Radio Observatory
and for research and education. Also the home of the
Green Bank Star Quest
.
80
NE
Fan Mountain Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
80
NE
Waynesboro
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
80
S
Thompson's Yard
North Carolina
A site used by
FAS
Bullington. North-west of Winston-Salem.
81
E
Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Hampden-Sydney College
. In Hampden-Sydney.
81
SE
Staunton River State Park
Virginia
State park
used by the
Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society
and home of the
Staunton River Star Party
. Designated as an
International Dark Sky Park
by the
IDA
.
83
S
Greensboro
North Carolina
Home of the
Greensboro Astronomy Club
(GAC).
84
NE
Calf Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A public
overlook
on Skyline drive In
Shenandoah National Park
.
85
NE
Pinetop Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
86
NE
Stokesville Observatory
Virginia
Of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
86
S
Burlington
North Carolina
Home of the
Astronomy Club of Alamance County
.
86
SW
Stone Mountain State Park
North Carolina
State park
near Roaring Gap.
87
S
ScottNC Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
88
S
Astroquest
North Carolina
A private observatory.
89
SW
Blue Ridge Observatory
North Carolina
A private
observatory
.
90
SW
Doughton Park
North Carolina
A
park
with a
dark sky
near Laurel Springs.
91
S
High Point
North Carolina
92
S
Hampton-Harmon Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
93
E
Guinea Observing Site
Virginia
A private observing site.
93
NE
COSMIC OBSERVATORY
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
93
NE
Dogwood Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Kidds Store.
94
NE
Leander McCormick Observatory
Virginia
An
Observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
94
SE
Hillsborough
North Carolina
95
S
CopperHead Ridge Observatory
North Carolina
A private
observatory
.
96
N
Kile Knob Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Circlville.
96
NE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Home of the
University of Virginia's
Leander McCormick Observatory
and close to
Fan Mountain Observatory
.
96
NE
Shank Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
96
SE
Bahama
North Carolina
In Northern Durham Country, NC.
97
S
Three College Observatory
North Carolina
An
observatory
jointly operated by the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
, the
North Carolina A & T State University
, and
Guilford College
. Near Snow Camp.
97
SW
Grayson Highlands
Virginia
99
N
Spruce Knob Mountain Center
West Virginia
A
site
used by the
OVAS
and home to
NOVAC
's
Almost Heaven Star Party
. West Virginia's highest
peak
.
99
NE
Lake Monticello
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
100
NE
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Home of the
Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers
and the
John C. Wells Planetarium
of
James Madison University
.
102
NE
Blue Ridge Observatory
Virginia
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
102
SE
Presbyterian Point
North Carolina
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
104
N
Elk River WMA
West Virginia
A
wildlife management area
east of Sutton.
105
W
Kelly's Chapel
Virginia
A landmark for nearby observers.
106
NE
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.
106
SE
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
A town in Orange county.
106
SE
Durham
North Carolina
106
SE
Morehead Observatory
North Carolina
Observatory
of
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
107
E
South Hill
Virginia
108
E
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Virginia
Used as a
dark sky site
by the
Richmond Astronomical Society
. Near Powhatan.
108
S
Asheboro
North Carolina
108
SW
ASU Dark Sky Observatory
North Carolina
Observatory
(DSO) of
Appalachian State University
. Near Phillips Gap.
108
SW
Allison's Woods
North Carolina
An observing site of the
Piedmont Amateur Astronomers
. Near Turnersburg.
111
NE
Hay House Farm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
111
S
High Rock Lake Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near High Rock Lake.
113
E
Leakes Mill Park
Virginia
Park
in Goochland.
113
S
NovaLab Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Salisbury,NC.
114
NE
Hidden Waters Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
114
S
Salisbury
North Carolina
Home of the
Astronomical Society of Rowan County
.
115
NE
Lagniappe Farm
Virginia
A private observing site of a member of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
115
SE
Franklinton
North Carolina
116
N
Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat
West Virginia
Aka
CMOR
. A private observing club.
117
SE
Jordan Lake
North Carolina
Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
.
117
SW
Mountain City
Tennessee
118
S
Circle City Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Pittsboro.
118
SW
Snow Moon Camp Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
119
NE
Big Meadows
Virginia
A site in
Shenandoah National Park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
119
NW
Charleston
West Virginia
119
W
Turtle Rock Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Abingdon.
120
NE
Hidden Creek Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
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