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Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Hampden-Sydney College
. In Hampden-Sydney.
16
NE
Guinea Observing Site
Virginia
A private observing site.
18
W
Twin Peeks Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
24
NW
Appomattox Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
32
NW
James River State Park
Virginia
State park
on the James river.
33
NE
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Virginia
Used as a
dark sky site
by the
Richmond Astronomical Society
. Near Powhatan.
39
N
Dogwood Ridge Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Kidds Store.
39
NW
Welsh Mt. Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
39
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
.
40
SE
South Hill
Virginia
40
W
Liberty University
Virginia
University
in Lynchburg.
41
W
Winfree Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
at
Randolph College
.
43
NE
Leakes Mill Park
Virginia
Park
in Goochland.
45
SW
Yonderplace Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
46
N
Fan Mountain Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
46
W
Altavista
Virginia
48
N
Lake Monticello
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
48
S
Presbyterian Point
North Carolina
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
48
W
BRAC Ivy Hill Site
Virginia
A site used by the
Blue Ridge Astronomy Club
.
52
E
Ragland Observatory
Virginia
An observatory of the
Richmond Astronomical Society
.
55
E
New Moon Telescopes Observatory
Virginia
A commercial
telescope maker
's observatory.
55
N
Charlottesville
Virginia
Home of the
University of Virginia's
Leander McCormick Observatory
and close to
Fan Mountain Observatory
.
55
N
Hay House Farm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
55
N
Leander McCormick Observatory
Virginia
An
Observatory
of the
University of Virginia
.
56
NE
Fenwick Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
in Henrico County.
58
NE
Hidden Creek Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
58
NE
Montpelier Observatory
Virginia
A private
observatory
near Montpelier.
58
NW
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
Virginia
An
overlook
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
60
E
Richmond
Virginia
"Home of the
Science Museum of Virginia
and the
Richmond Astronomical Society
60
W
Lynchburg College Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Lynchburg College
. Located at the college's
Claytor Nature Study Center
in Bedford County.
61
N
Calf Mountain Overlook
Virginia
A public
overlook
on Skyline drive In
Shenandoah National Park
.
61
W
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.
62
N
Waynesboro
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
62
W
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Virginia
State Park
and home of regular
star parties
.
65
NE
Keeble Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Randolph-Macon College
in Ashland.
70
N
Lagniappe Farm
Virginia
A private observing site of a member of the
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
.
71
NW
Staunton
Virginia
Home to some members of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
73
N
Blue Ridge Observatory
Virginia
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
73
NE
Belmont Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory. Affiliated with the
Rappahannock Astronomy Club
.
74
N
Pinetop Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
75
SE
Medoc Mountain State Park
North Carolina
link
75
W
Burnt Chimney
Virginia
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby
Booker T. Washington National Monument
.
76
NW
Goshen
Virginia
A town in Rockbridge county.
77
SW
Dark Star Observatory
Virginia
A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
78
NE
PostOak
Virginia
78
S
Bahama
North Carolina
In Northern Durham Country, NC.
79
S
Franklinton
North Carolina
81
W
Roanoke
Virginia
Home of the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
.
82
SW
Animal Park at the Conservators Center
North Carolina
Wildlife Center
with
night sky tours
.
83
E
Sandy Point Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
84
E
Charles City observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
84
N
COSMIC OBSERVATORY
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
85
NE
Lake of the Woods Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
85
NW
Stokesville Observatory
Virginia
Of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
86
N
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Home of the
Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers
and the
John C. Wells Planetarium
of
James Madison University
.
86
N
Morning Calm Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
86
NW
Douthat State Park
Virginia
State park
and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
87
NE
Mark Slade Remote Observatory
Virginia
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by
MSRO Science, Inc.
87
NE
Summit Crossing Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
87
SW
Hillsborough
North Carolina
87
W
Laurel Bank
Virginia
A private observing site.
88
NE
Millers Tavern
Virginia
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
88
W
Ferrum
Virginia
89
N
Big Meadows
Virginia
A site in
Shenandoah National Park
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
89
N
Culpeper
Virginia
A town in Culpeper County.
89
S
Durham
North Carolina
89
SW
Ridgeway
Virginia
A town in Henry county.
90
W
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.
91
N
Shank Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
91
S
Spring Hope Observing Site
North Carolina
A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope.
92
NW
Starlight Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory
93
NE
CF Phelps WMA
Virginia
A
wildlife mangement area
used by the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
(NOVAC).
94
SE
Franklin
Virginia
95
N
Ryan Observing Site
Virginia
A private observation
site.
95
S
Seaman Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
95
SW
Burlington
North Carolina
Home of the
Astronomy Club of Alamance County
.
96
E
Thomas Harriot Observatory
Virginia
An observatory of the
College of William & Mary
.
97
E
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Virginia
Observing site of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Near Surry
97
E
York River State Park
Virginia
A
State park
used as a dark sky site by the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
.
97
NE
Stargazer's Field Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
97
S
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
A town in Orange county.
97
S
Morehead Observatory
North Carolina
Observatory
of
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
97
W
Robert's Hill
Virginia
A private observing site near Catawba.
99
SW
Browns Summit
North Carolina
100
E
Isle of Wight County Courthouse
Virginia
Centered on a field adjacent to the
courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the
Sheriff's office
.
101
N
East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous
Virginia
The
ECVAR
star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
101
NE
Katherine Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory.
101
NE
Stafford
Virginia
102
S
Cary
North Carolina
A town in Wake county.
102
S
Raleigh
North Carolina
Home of the
Raleigh Astronomy Club
.
103
E
Woods Crossroads
Virginia
A town in Gloucester County.
103
E
Windsor Castle Park
Virginia
Park
in Smithfield.
103
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.
103
SW
Night Skies Network Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory. Home observatory of the
Night Skies Network
.
104
N
Hidden Waters Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
.
104
N
Quiet Skies Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory of a member of the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
.
104
SE
Somerton Creek
Virginia
Near Somerton.
104
SW
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.
105
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.
106
E
Newport News Municipal Park
Virginia
An observing site of the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
(VPAS).
106
N
Mountain View Observatory
Virginia
An
observatory
near Warrenton.
107
E
Riverview Farm Park
Virginia
Park
near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers
(VPAS).
107
S
Old Fields Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory.
107
SW
Chrysalis Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Stokesdale.
107
W
The Saddle
Virginia
A site used by the
Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Rocky Knob
.
108
N
Over The Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Flint Hill.
108
S
Jordan Lake
North Carolina
Covers B. Everett Jordan Lake and the
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
.
109
E
Bell Isle State Park
Virginia
State park
.
109
NE
King George Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory in King George.
109
NW
Kile Knob Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near Circlville.
109
NW
Watoga State Park
West Virginia
State park
applying
for dark-sky preserve status with the
International Dark-Sky Association
.
109
SW
Greensboro
North Carolina
Home of the
Greensboro Astronomy Club
(GAC).
109
W
Greenbrier Observatory
West Virginia
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs.
110
NE
Nanjemoy Creek Observatory
Maryland
An observatory of the
Southern Maryland Astronomical Society
.
110
S
3B Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Clayton.
110
S
Clayton
North Carolina
110
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.
111
NW
Green Bank Observatory
West Virginia
Radio Observatory
and for research and education. Also the home of the
Green Bank Star Quest
.
112
SW
Oak Ridge
North Carolina
In Guilford county.
112
W
Blair Hill Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Christiansburg.
113
E
Land's End
Virginia
Observing site of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
. Near Glouster.
113
N
Jerome
Virginia
113
W
Primland Observatory
Virginia
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
114
SE
Merchants Millpond State Park
North Carolina
State park
.
115
E
Schumann Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the
Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers
.
115
S
Circle City Observatory
North Carolina
A private observatory near Pittsboro.
115
W
Martin Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of the
Virginia Tech Physics Department
.
116
N
Clegg Observatory
Virginia
A private observatory near Woodstock.
116
NW
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
West Virginia
A
state park
near Hillsboro.
116
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
.
116
W
Selu Observatory
Virginia
Observatory
of
Radford University
. Near Radford.
117
N
Shenandoah County Park
Virginia
A
park
in Shenandoah County. Used by the
Shenandoah Astronomical Society
and site of monthly observing sessions
119
NE
Mason Neck State Park
Virginia
State park
.
120
N
Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat
West Virginia
Aka
CMOR
. A private observing club.
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