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James River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park on the James river. |
7 | N |
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Welsh Mt. Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg. |
17 | S |
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Appomattox Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
19 | N |
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Fan Mountain Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the University of Virginia. |
24 | SW |
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Winfree Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory at Randolph College. |
26 | NE |
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Dogwood Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Kidds Store. |
26 | NW |
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Big Spy Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
28 | SW |
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Liberty University |
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Virginia |
University in Lynchburg. |
30 | S |
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Twin Peeks Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
31 | N |
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Calf Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park. |
31 | N |
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Waynesboro |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
32 | NE |
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Leander McCormick Observatory |
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Virginia |
An Observatory of the University of Virginia. |
32 | SE |
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Hampden-Sydney College Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney. |
32 | SW |
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BRAC Ivy Hill Site |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. |
33 | NE |
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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. |
33 | NE |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
34 | SE |
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Guinea Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
39 | N |
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Staunton |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
40 | W |
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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. |
43 | W |
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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. |
44 | E |
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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. |
44 | N |
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Pinetop Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Mount Sidney. |
44 | SW |
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Altavista |
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Virginia |
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45 | NE |
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Hay House Farm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA. |
45 | NW |
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Goshen |
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Virginia |
A town in Rockbridge county. |
47 | E |
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Leakes Mill Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Goochland. |
48 | N |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke. |
53 | NE |
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Hidden Creek Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
53 | NE |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
54 | N |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
54 | N |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
57 | N |
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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. |
57 | SW |
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park |
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Virginia |
State Park and home of regular star parties. |
58 | W |
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Douthat State Park |
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Virginia |
State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro. |
60 | N |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
62 | E |
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Montpelier Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Montpelier. |
64 | NE |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
64 | 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. |
64 | S |
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Yonderplace Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near South Boston, VA. |
65 | N |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
66 | 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. |
66 | W |
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Laurel Bank |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
67 | W |
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Roanoke |
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Virginia |
Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. |
68 | E |
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Fenwick Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Henrico County. |
68 | E |
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Ragland Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
68 | NE |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
72 | N |
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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. |
72 | SE |
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South Hill |
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Virginia |
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73 | E |
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Keeble Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. |
73 | NE |
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Culpeper |
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Virginia |
A town in Culpeper County. |
73 | NE |
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PostOak |
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Virginia |
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74 | E |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
75 | N |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
75 | NE |
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Lake of the Woods Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods. |
76 | NE |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
77 | N |
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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. |
77 | NW |
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Kile Knob Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Circlville. |
78 | NE |
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Mark Slade Remote Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc. |
79 | E |
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New Moon Telescopes Observatory |
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Virginia |
A commercial telescope maker's observatory. |
79 | NW |
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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. |
79 | 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. |
80 | NW |
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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. |
80 | 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. |
81 | W |
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Robert's Hill |
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Virginia |
A private observing site near Catawba. |
82 | NE |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
82 | SW |
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Ferrum |
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Virginia |
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83 | SW |
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Dark Star Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private obsrevatory near West Fork. |
84 | NW |
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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. |
84 | W |
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Greenbrier Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs. |
85 | NE |
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Summit Crossing Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Spotsylvania. |
86 | N |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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87 | NW |
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park |
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West Virginia |
A state park near Hillsboro. |
88 | NE |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
88 | 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. |
88 | NE |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
89 | N |
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Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat |
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West Virginia |
Aka CMOR. A private observing club. |
90 | N |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
90 | NE |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
92 | N |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
92 | 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. |
93 | N |
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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 |
93 | NE |
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Katherine Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
93 | SW |
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Ridgeway |
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Virginia |
A town in Henry county. |
94 | NE |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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94 | 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. |
95 | W |
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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. |
98 | E |
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Millers Tavern |
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Virginia |
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett. |
98 | W |
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Martin Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Virginia Tech Physics Department. |
99 | S |
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Animal Park at the Conservators Center |
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North Carolina |
Wildlife Center with night sky tours. |
99 | W |
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Blair Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Christiansburg. |
100 | N |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
100 | W |
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Standing Stone Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
101 | S |
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Bahama |
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North Carolina |
In Northern Durham Country, NC. |
101 | 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. |
102 | 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). |
103 | E |
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Charles City observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
103 | W |
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Selu Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford. |
105 | E |
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Sandy Point Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
105 | NE |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
105 | NE |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
105 | NE |
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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. |
106 | N |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
107 | NE |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
107 | S |
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Franklinton |
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North Carolina |
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107 | SE |
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Medoc Mountain State Park |
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North Carolina |
link |
108 | NE |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
108 | NE |
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King George Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in King George. |
108 | S |
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Hillsborough |
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North Carolina |
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109 | SW |
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Night Skies Network Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. Home observatory of the Night Skies Network. |
109 | SW |
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Primland Observatory |
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Virginia |
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan. |
110 | N |
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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. |
110 | SW |
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Browns Summit |
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North Carolina |
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111 | S |
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Burlington |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Alamance County. |
112 | NE |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
112 | NE |
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Mason Neck State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
113 | NE |
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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. |
113 | S |
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Durham |
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North Carolina |
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114 | NE |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
115 | N |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
115 | NE |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
115 | SW |
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Chrysalis Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Stokesdale. |
115 | W |
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Backus Mountain Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
116 | E |
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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. |
117 | E |
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Thomas Harriot Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the College of William & Mary. |
117 | NE |
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George Mason Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of George Mason University. |
119 | E |
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Chippokes Plantation State Park |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry |
119 | N |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
119 | N |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
119 | NE |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
119 | S |
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Chapel Hill |
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North Carolina |
A town in Orange county. |
119 | S |
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Morehead Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Observatory of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
120 | E |
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Woods Crossroads |
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Virginia |
A town in Gloucester County. |
120 | SW |
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Greensboro |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Greensboro Astronomy Club (GAC). |
120 | SW |
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Oak Ridge |
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North Carolina |
In Guilford county. |
121 | NE |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
121 | NW |
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Elk River WMA |
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West Virginia |
A wildlife management area east of Sutton. |
121 | 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. |
121 | S |
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Three College Observatory |
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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. |
122 | E |
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Bell Isle State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
122 | NE |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
122 | NE |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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123 | 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. |
123 | NE |
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Fort Washington Park |
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Maryland |
A historic national park in Fort Washington. |
123 | NE |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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123 | SE |
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Franklin |
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Virginia |
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124 | NE |
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Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Fort Washington. |
124 | NE |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
124 | SW |
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Fancy Gap |
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Virginia |
A site of the Winston-Salem Astronomical League. |
125 | 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. |
126 | E |
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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. |
126 | 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. |
126 | SW |
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Mount Airy |
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North Carolina |
A town in \tSurry county. |
127 | NE |
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The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Waldorf. |
127 | S |
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Cary |
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North Carolina |
A town in Wake county. |
127 | SE |
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Seaman Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
128 | E |
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Newport News Municipal Park |
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Virginia |
An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS). |
128 | E |
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Windsor Castle Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Smithfield. |
128 | S |
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Raleigh |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Raleigh Astronomy Club. |
128 | W |
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Camp Creek |
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West Virginia |
Forecast covers the Camp Creek Canyon area including the Camp Creek State Forest. |
129 | E |
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Tall Timbers |
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Maryland |
A town in St. Mary's county. |
129 | NE |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
129 | SW |
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Elk Horn Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Echo Ridge Astronomical Society. |
130 | E |
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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). |
130 | NE |
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USNO |
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DC |
The U.S. Naval Observatory. |
130 | NE |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
131 | E |
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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. |
131 | 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. |
131 | NE |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
131 | S |
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Jordan Lake |
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North Carolina |
Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. |
131 | SW |
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Pilot Mountain |
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North Carolina |
FAS Bullington Observing Site |
132 | E |
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Land's End |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster. |
132 | N |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
132 | SW |
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Thompson's Yard |
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North Carolina |
A site used by FAS Bullington. North-west of Winston-Salem. |
133 | N |
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Deep Creek Lake State Park |
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Maryland |
State park. |
133 | SE |
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Somerton Creek |
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Virginia |
Near Somerton. |
133 | SW |
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High Point |
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North Carolina |
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133 | W |
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Chanticlear Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Bluefield. |
134 | W |
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Wytheville |
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Virginia |
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135 | E |
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River House Observatory |
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Virginia |
Near Burgess. |
136 | E |
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Shiloh School Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc. |
136 | NE |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
136 | S |
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Circle City Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Pittsboro. |
137 | NE |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
137 | S |
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3B Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Clayton. |
137 | S |
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Old Fields Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
138 | E |
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Point Lookout State Park |
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Maryland |
State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join. |
138 | 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. |
138 | S |
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Clayton |
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North Carolina |
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139 | NW |
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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. |
140 | SW |
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Astroquest |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
141 | E |
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Ophelia Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
141 | N |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
141 | NE |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
141 | SW |
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ScottNC Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
142 | NW |
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Horizon Planetary Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Near Glenville. |
142 | SW |
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Hampton-Harmon Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
143 | E |
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Grundland Astronomy Park |
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Virginia |
A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club. |
143 | N |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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143 | 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. |
143 | NE |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
143 | SE |
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Merchants Millpond State Park |
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North Carolina |
State park. |
143 | SW |
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CopperHead Ridge Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
144 | NE |
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Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park |
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Maryland |
City park in Chesapeake Beach. |
144 | SW |
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Asheboro |
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North Carolina |
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144 | SW |
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Echo Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
145 | 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. |
145 | NE |
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ALPHA Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Capitol Technology University. |
145 | NE |
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Bowie |
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Maryland |
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145 | NW |
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KK's Hill |
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West Virginia |
In Fairmont |
145 | SW |
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Elk Creek |
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Virginia |
Forcast also covers the western half of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. |
147 | NE |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
147 | NE |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
148 | NE |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
149 | E |
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Ocean View Sky Shed |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
149 | NE |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
149 | S |
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Raven Rock State Park |
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North Carolina |
State park near Lillington. |
150 | NW |
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Possum Poop Hollow Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near West Union. |
150 | SW |
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Stone Mountain State Park |
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North Carolina |
State park near Roaring Gap. |
151 | N |
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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. |
151 | 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. |
151 | 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. |
151 | NW |
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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. |
151 | SE |
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Arrowhead Beach |
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North Carolina |
A town in Chowan county. |
152 | E |
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Battlefield Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Chesapeake. |
152 | S |
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Princeton Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
153 | SE |
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Cornland Park |
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Virginia |
Near Cornland. |
155 | E |
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Cape Charles |
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Virginia |
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155 | E |
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Renaissance Academy |
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Virginia |
A city school in Viriginia Beach. |
155 | SW |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
155 | SW |
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Doughton Park |
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North Carolina |
A park with a dark sky near Laurel Springs. |
156 | E |
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Tidewater Area |
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Virginia |
Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth. |
156 | N |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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156 | 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. |
156 | SW |
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High Rock Lake Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near High Rock Lake. |
157 | 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. |
157 | NE |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
157 | NE |
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United States Naval Academy |
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Maryland |
Link.. In Annapolis. |
158 | NE |
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Golden Mean Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
158 | NE |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
159 | 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. |
159 | NE |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
159 | S |
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Howell Woods |
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North Carolina |
AKA The Rudolph Howell and Son Environmental Learning Center. A site used by members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club in cooperation with Johnston Community College. |
160 | NE |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
160 | NE |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
160 | NW |
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Spencer |
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West Virginia |
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160 | SE |
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Greenville |
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North Carolina |
Home of East Carolina University. |
161 | N |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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162 | NE |
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Rich Neck Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
162 | NE |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
162 | SW |
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NovaLab Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Salisbury,NC. |
162 | W |
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Charleston |
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West Virginia |
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163 | 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. |
164 | E |
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Cashville |
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Virginia |
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164 | 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. |
164 | N |
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Thornton Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
164 | NE |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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164 | SW |
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Allison's Woods |
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North Carolina |
An observing site of the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers. Near Turnersburg. |
164 | SW |
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Grayson Highlands |
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Virginia |
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164 | SW |
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Salisbury |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Rowan County. |
165 | E |
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Virginia Beach |
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Virginia |
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165 | N |
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Uniontown |
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Pennsylvania |
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165 | NE |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
166 | NE |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
166 | NE |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
167 | SE |
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Ferry Point observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private obseratory near Elizabeth City. |
168 | N |
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Pioneer Park Campground |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Somerset. |
168 | S |
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Pickersville Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Mingo. |
168 | SE |
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The Peninsula Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
171 | N |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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171 | 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. |
172 | N |
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Johnson East Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Connellsville. |
172 | SW |
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ASU Dark Sky Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Observatory (DSO) of Appalachian State University. Near Phillips Gap. |
172 | W |
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Kelly's Chapel |
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Virginia |
A landmark for nearby observers. |
173 | S |
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Pinehurst |
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North Carolina |
Forecast also covers Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Taylortown, Monroetown and Wispering Pines. |
174 | 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. |
174 | NW |
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Wilderness Skies Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory Limestone Ridge near Martinsville. |
174 | NW |
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Waynesburg University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Waynesburg. |
175 | NE |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
175 | NE |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
175 | NE |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
177 | SE |
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StarHub Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Site of observatory located near the Neuse Nature Center in Kinston. |
177 | SE |
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Weeksville |
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North Carolina |
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178 | NE |
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TBM Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
178 | S |
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Fayetteville |
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North Carolina |
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179 | N |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
179 | NE |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
180 | S |
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Town Creek Indian Mound |
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North Carolina |
A National Historic Site. Is available for use at night only during published star parties or by special permit |