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Elk Forest |
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Maryland |
A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers |
8 | E |
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Summit Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory. |
11 | E |
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Snobie Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory in Bear, DE. |
11 | W |
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Fishing Battery Island |
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Maryland |
Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace. |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow. |
15 | N |
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Wayside Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford. |
16 | SE |
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Blackbird State Forest |
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Delaware |
A state park at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties. |
17 | SW |
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Echo Hill Outdoor School |
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Maryland |
A school near Worton. |
22 | W |
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Harford Community College Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air. |
23 | NE |
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Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory |
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Delaware |
AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society |
23 | NE |
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Wilmington |
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Delaware |
Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society. |
23 | NW |
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Broad Creek |
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Maryland |
A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society. |
29 | NW |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
31 | N |
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Coatesville |
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Pennsylvania |
Home to some members of the the DVAA. |
31 | NW |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
32 | SE |
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Dover |
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Delaware |
A town in Kent county. |
32 | SW |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
33 | NE |
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West Chester |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society. |
34 | NW |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
34 | SW |
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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. |
36 | NE |
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Widener University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Chester. |
36 | S |
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TBM Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
38 | E |
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Ash Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
38 | N |
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Welsh Mountain Community Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
38 | NW |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
38 | S |
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Tuckahoe State Park |
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Maryland |
A site of the Delmarva Stargazers |
38 | W |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
39 | W |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
41 | N |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
41 | NE |
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Chestnut Branch Park |
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New Jersey |
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42 | E |
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Rowan Astronomical Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of Rowan University in Glassboro. |
42 | NE |
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Sewell |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers |
42 | NW |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
42 | SE |
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Killen's Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
A state park near Harrington. |
43 | NW |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
43 | SW |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
44 | E |
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Holly Dome Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory near Millville. |
44 | NE |
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Merion Golf Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
45 | N |
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Dark Horse Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Phoenixville. |
45 | N |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
45 | N |
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WWYS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory. |
45 | NE |
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Bradstreet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids. |
45 | NE |
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Strawbridge Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing |
45 | NW |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
46 | NW |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
47 | W |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
48 | NE |
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Philadelphia |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
48 | SW |
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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. |
49 | NW |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
49 | SW |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
50 | SW |
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United States Naval Academy |
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Maryland |
Link.. In Annapolis. |
51 | E |
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Pine Valley Golf Club |
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New Jersey |
A golf course. |
51 | W |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
51 | W |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
52 | N |
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Old Oak Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Pottsgrove. |
52 | SW |
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Rich Neck Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
54 | N |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
54 | NW |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
54 | NW |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
55 | NE |
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MCCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Montgomery County Community College. Site of observing sessions held by the Bucks Mont Astronomical Association (BMAA), Chesmont Astronomical Society (CAS) and the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA). |
55 | NE |
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Spring Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
56 | N |
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Boyertown Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District |
56 | N |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
56 | N |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
56 | NW |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
56 | W |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
57 | NE |
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Gwynedd Mercy College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Gwynedd. |
57 | W |
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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. |
58 | E |
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Belleplain State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club |
58 | NE |
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Sky Bright Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
58 | NW |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
58 | W |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
59 | NE |
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Justin's Space Pictures Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
59 | NE |
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Willow Grove Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast covers Willow Grove, Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster, Jenkintown and Abington. |
60 | N |
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Candlewyck Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
60 | NE |
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
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Pennsylvania |
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60 | SE |
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Milton |
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Delaware |
Home of the Sussex County Astronomy Society in Sussex county. |
60 | W |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
61 | N |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
61 | SW |
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Bowie |
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Maryland |
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62 | E |
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Joseph D. Tatem Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Near Medford lakes. |
62 | NW |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
62 | SW |
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ALPHA Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Capitol Technology University. |
62 | W |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
63 | N |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
63 | NE |
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Palomar East |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Warrington. |
64 | NW |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
64 | W |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
65 | W |
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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. |
66 | E |
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Batsto |
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New Jersey |
An observing site of the West Jersey Astronomical Society. |
66 | SW |
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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. |
67 | NE |
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Stardom Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Mt Holly. |
67 | SE |
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Rehoboth Beach |
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Delaware |
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68 | N |
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Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA. |
68 | NE |
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Levittown |
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Pennsylvania |
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68 | SW |
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Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park |
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Maryland |
City park in Chesapeake Beach. |
68 | SW |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Carranza Field |
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New Jersey |
An observing site of the Carranza Field Astronomers. |
69 | NE |
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Buckingham |
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Pennsylvania |
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69 | NW |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
69 | NW |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
70 | NE |
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JAT Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Fairless Hills. |
70 | S |
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Golden Mean Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
71 | E |
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Harold E. Taylor Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of the Richard Stockton College. Near NAFEC-Atlantic City Airport. |
71 | N |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
71 | NE |
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Blueberry Hill Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory near Pemberton |
71 | W |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
72 | E |
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Ocean City |
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New Jersey |
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72 | S |
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Trap Pond State Park |
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Delaware |
state park near Laurel. |
73 | NE |
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Solebury Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory on Solebury Mountain. Also near Washington Crossing State Park. |
74 | N |
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Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg. |
74 | N |
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West Valley Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Near Fogelsville. |
74 | NW |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
74 | W |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
74 | W |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
75 | N |
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LVAAS South Mountain Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planeterium site of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society. |
76 | E |
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Pine Cone Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory somehere around Pine Barrens. |
76 | NE |
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Camp Onas |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Ottsville. Site of the Stella-Della Valley Star Party and used by the BMAA |
76 | NE |
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Trenton (NJ) |
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New Jersey |
A town in Mercer county. Forecast also covers Lawrenceville and Levittown. |
76 | NE |
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Vincent Court Observatory |
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New Jersey |
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76 | S |
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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. |
76 | SW |
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Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory |
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DC |
AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington. |
76 | SW |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
76 | W |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
77 | N |
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Allentown(PA) |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Lehigh county. |
77 | SW |
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USNO |
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DC |
The U.S. Naval Observatory. |
77 | W |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
78 | E |
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Atlantic City |
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New Jersey |
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79 | E |
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Coyle Field |
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New Jersey |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area, the S*T*A*R Astronomy Society, and the Willingboro Astronomical Society. |
79 | SW |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
80 | SW |
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Old Town Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
81 | N |
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Blue Mountain Vista Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold. |
82 | S |
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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. |
82 | S |
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Salisbury |
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Maryland |
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82 | SW |
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Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Fort Washington. |
83 | NE |
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Colliers Mills WMA |
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New Jersey |
A Wildlife Mangement Area used by the Monmouth Mobile Observers Group. |
83 | NW |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
83 | NW |
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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
83 | SW |
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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. |
83 | SW |
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The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Waldorf. |
84 | N |
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Park Place Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
84 | NE |
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Sourland Mountain Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private site near Hopewell. |
84 | NW |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
84 | SW |
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Fort Washington Park |
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Maryland |
A historic national park in Fort Washington. |
85 | SW |
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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. |
85 | W |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
86 | E |
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Holgate |
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New Jersey |
A twon on the Jersey Shore on Long Beach Island. |
86 | N |
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Celestial Exploration Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
86 | NE |
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Princeton University |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Peyton Hall and FitzRandolph Observatories |
86 | SW |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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86 | W |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
87 | NE |
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Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton |
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New Jersey |
AAAP is based in Princeton |
89 | E |
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Lakehurst |
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New Jersey |
A site used by S*T*A*R Astronomy |
89 | NE |
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Deer Path Park |
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New Jersey |
Park near Flemington. |
89 | W |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
91 | NE |
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Monroe CAM |
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New Jersey |
A private observing site. |
91 | SW |
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George Mason Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of George Mason University. |
92 | W |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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93 | SE |
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Ocean City |
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Maryland |
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93 | W |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
93 | W |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
94 | N |
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Angels Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory between Nazareth and Bangor. |
94 | NE |
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Chiaro Observing Site |
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New Jersey |
A private observing site. |
94 | NW |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
94 | SW |
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Mason Neck State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
94 | W |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
95 | N |
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AI2 Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
95 | NE |
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Voorhees State Park |
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New Jersey |
Home of the New Jersey Astronomical Association and the Edwin E. Aldrin Astronomical Center including the Paul Robinson Observatory. |
95 | W |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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96 | N |
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Astro-chalet |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
96 | NE |
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WHOPPER Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Washington, NJ |
96 | SW |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
97 | E |
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Island Beach State Park |
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New Jersey |
Centered on the southern portion of Island Beach State Park. |
99 | W |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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100 | NE |
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Robert A. Schommer Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of Rutgers University. In town of New Brunswick. |
100 | W |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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100 | W |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
101 | N |
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Eckley Miners' Village |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society. |
101 | S |
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Tall Timbers |
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Maryland |
A town in St. Mary's county. |
101 | SW |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
102 | E |
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Halliday Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Brick Township. |
102 | NW |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
102 | W |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
103 | S |
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Little Levels Campground |
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Maryland |
A backcountry camping area on Assateague Island National Seashore. |
103 | SW |
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King George Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in King George. |
103 | W |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
103 | W |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
103 | W |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
104 | NW |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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Pennsylvania |
In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.) |
104 | W |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
105 | N |
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Bel Tor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Stroudsburg. |
105 | NE |
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Inlet Outlet Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
105 | S |
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Point Lookout State Park |
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Maryland |
State park where Chesapeak Bay and the Potomac join. |
105 | SW |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
105 | W |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
106 | NE |
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Computer Deconstruction Laboratory |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Computer Deconstruction Laboratory. Forecast also covers Wall Township. NJ |
106 | NE |
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Dogwood Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory somewhere around Mendham. |
106 | NE |
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Holmdel |
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New Jersey |
Home of S*T*A*R Astronomy. |
106 | NE |
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Metuchen |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Metuchen Astronomy Club. Also home of the astronomy club of St. Joseph High School. |
107 | N |
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Stroudsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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107 | N |
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Walnut Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Berwick. |
108 | NE |
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Jenny Jump State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site used by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey |
108 | SW |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
108 | W |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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109 | N |
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Francis E. Walter Dam |
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Pennsylvania |
Dam who's parking area is used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
109 | N |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
109 | SW |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
111 | W |
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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. |
112 | NE |
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Great Hall, MU |
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New Jersey |
At Monmouth University in West Long Branch. |
112 | NW |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
112 | S |
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NASA Wallops Visitor Center |
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Virginia |
Visitor center and site of public observing nights. |
112 | SW |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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113 | NE |
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Morris County Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Near Randolph. |
113 | NE |
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Sperry Observatory |
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New Jersey |
An observatory of the Amateur Astronomers, Inc. on the campus of Union County College in Cranford. |
113 | NW |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
113 | SW |
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Katherine Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
113 | W |
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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. |
115 | NE |
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Lake Hopatcong State Park |
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New Jersey |
A state park. |
115 | S |
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Ophelia Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
116 | N |
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Whispering Pines Camping Estates |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Stillwater. |
116 | SW |
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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. |
117 | NE |
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CSI Astrophysical Observatory |
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New York |
"Observatory of the College of Staten Island - CUNY. Is also IAU Asteroid Monitoring Station #294> |
117 | NW |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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118 | NE |
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Middleville |
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New Jersey |
Chart also covers Swartswood State Park. |
118 | NW |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
118 | SW |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
118 | W |
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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. |
119 | S |
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River House Observatory |
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Virginia |
Near Burgess. |
120 | N |
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Gouldsboro |
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Pennsylvania |
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120 | N |
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Rummy's Stargazing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private site near Cresco. |
120 | N |
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Tamiment |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Pike county. |
121 | NW |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
121 | SW |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
122 | SW |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
123 | N |
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The Friedman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Penn State Wilkes-Barre university. In Lehman. |
123 | NE |
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Dreyfuss Planetarium |
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New Jersey |
AKA Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium of the Newark Museum. |
123 | NE |
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Newark |
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New Jersey |
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123 | NE |
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Sheep Hill Observatory |
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New Jersey |
An observatory of the Sheep Hill Astronomical Association. Near Boonton. |
124 | NE |
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Lambert Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Sparta. |
124 | S |
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Shiloh School Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc. |
125 | NE |
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North Jersey Astronomical Group |
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New Jersey |
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125 | SW |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
125 | SW |
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Summit Crossing Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Spotsylvania. |
125 | W |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
126 | NE |
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Teeter's Telescopes Workshop |
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New Jersey |
A telescope maker's workshop and private observing site. |
126 | S |
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Cashville |
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Virginia |
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126 | W |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
127 | NE |
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William D. McDowell Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of the Meadowlands Environment Center. Operated by Ramapo College. |
127 | S |
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Bell Isle State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
128 | N |
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Rickett's Glen State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Ricketts Glen State Park is home of a a Stars-n-Parks public education program. Near Ricketts. |
128 | NE |
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Dingmans Ferry |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers the northern half of A Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. |
128 | NE |
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Floyd Bennett Field |
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New York |
Used by some members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY and NYSkies Astronomy. In southern Brooklyn. |
128 | NE |
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New York City |
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New York |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY, the Amateur Observers' Society of New York, Inc and NYSkies Astronomy. |
128 | SW |
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Mark Slade Remote Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc. |
130 | N |
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The Loose Rooster Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Scranton. |
130 | N |
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Scranton |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomy Club of the University of Scranton. |
131 | NE |
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High Mountain Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory on the base of High Mountain in the Preakness Range of the Watchung Mountains. |
131 | NE |
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Hamburg (NJ) |
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New Jersey |
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131 | NE |
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Stokes Starparty |
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New Jersey |
Star party held at the New Jersey School of Conservation. |
131 | NW |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
131 | SW |
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Lake of the Woods Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods. |
131 | SW |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
131 | W |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
132 | NW |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
133 | NE |
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Oakland |
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New Jersey |
In Bergen county. |
133 | W |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
133 | W |
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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). |
134 | NE |
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The SkyRunner Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in the area of Waldwick. |
134 | SW |
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Millers Tavern |
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Virginia |
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett. |
135 | N |
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Lake Ariel |
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Pennsylvania |
A village in Lake Township, Wayne County. At the lake of the same name. |
135 | N |
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Lake Wallenpaupack |
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Pennsylvania |
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135 | NE |
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Montague |
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New Jersey |
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135 | SW |
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Culpeper |
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Virginia |
A town in Culpeper County. |
135 | SW |
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PostOak |
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Virginia |
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136 | NE |
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Buehler Trust Observatory |
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New Jersey |
Observatory of Bergen Community College. In Paramus. |
136 | NE |
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Kristina Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Long Beach. |
136 | NW |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
137 | NE |
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High Point State Park |
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New Jersey |
State Park and campground. |
137 | NE |
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Wawayanda State Park |
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New Jersey |
A park near Highland Lakes. Used by the Rockland Astronomy Club. |
138 | N |
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Twin Lakes Preserve Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Shohola. |
138 | N |
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High Knob Overlook |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA)http://www.njaa.org/. This chart also covers Worlds End State Park. |
138 | NE |
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Broadway Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
138 | NW |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
138 | SW |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
139 | NE |
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Memorial Field of Flushing |
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New York |
A park in Queens. |
139 | NE |
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Tenafly Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Tenafly. |
140 | S |
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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. |
142 | NE |
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Port Jervis |
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New York |
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142 | NW |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
142 | SW |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
142 | W |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
143 | N |
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TGCO |
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Pennsylvania |
Thomas G. Cupillari Astronomical Observatory at Keystone College and shared with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society. Near Fleetville. |
143 | NE |
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Great Neck South High Big Blue Rebel Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the science section of Great Neck South High School |
143 | NW |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
143 | SW |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
144 | NE |
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Hart Island |
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New York |
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144 | NW |
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Camp Susque Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Camp Susque. Near Trout Run. |
144 | W |
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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 |
145 | NE |
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Monsey Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
145 | NE |
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NEAF |
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New York |
North East Astronomy Forum, a convention of the Rockland Astronomy Club with solar observing. In Suffern. |
145 | NE |
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Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center |
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New York |
Nature center within Jones Beach State Park on Long Island. Used by the Amateur Observers' Society of New York. |
145 | W |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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146 | NE |
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AstroDNA Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
146 | NE |
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Draper Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. Near Hastings-on-Hudson. |
146 | NW |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
147 | S |
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Woods Crossroads |
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Virginia |
A town in Gloucester County. |
148 | N |
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Prompton State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the parking lot of Prompton State Park. |
148 | NE |
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Bellvale Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Chester. |
148 | NE |
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Graystar Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Seaford. |
148 | W |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
149 | NE |
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Waning Crescent Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near East Meadow. |
149 | W |
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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. |
150 | N |
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Narrowsburg |
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New York |
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150 | NW |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
150 | SW |
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Keeble Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. |
152 | W |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
153 | S |
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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. |
154 | NE |
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Oyster Bay |
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New York |
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154 | SW |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
154 | SW |
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Montpelier Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Montpelier. |
155 | N |
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Highlands Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
155 | NE |
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Port Chester |
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New York |
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155 | NW |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
155 | S |
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Land's End |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster. |
155 | SW |
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Hidden Creek Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
155 | SW |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
156 | S |
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Cape Charles |
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Virginia |
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157 | N |
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Gabriel Lake |
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New York |
Used by some members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY. Near Smallwood. |
157 | NE |
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Robert Moses State Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Amateur Observers Society and the Astronomical Society of Long Island . |
157 | W |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
158 | NE |
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Bowman Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Greenwich Board of Education and operated by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich. In Greenwich. |
158 | NE |
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Middletown |
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New York |
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159 | NE |
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Wright's Mill Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Armonk. |
159 | NE |
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Caumsett State Park |
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New York |
State park and altnernate public-observing site of the Amateur Observers' Society of New York. In Lloyd Neck, Huntington. |
159 | NE |
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Half Hollow Hills |
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New York |
Home of the HHH HSE Astronomy Club and the Half Hollow Hills Planetarium . In Dix Hills. |
159 | W |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
160 | S |
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Charles City observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
160 | W |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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161 | NE |
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Peppermill Skies Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory on Long Island. |
161 | NE |
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Stamford |
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Connecticut |
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161 | SW |
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Fenwick Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Henrico County. |
161 | SW |
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Hay House Farm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA. |
161 | SW |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
162 | N |
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Mt. Pisgah State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park near West Burlington. |
162 | NE |
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Greenwich Observatory |
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Connecticut |
A private observatory in Greenwich, CT. |
162 | NW |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
163 | NE |
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Montgomery |
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New York |
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163 | NE |
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Vanderbilt Planetarium & Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory and planetarium of Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Also a meeting place of the Astronomical Society of Long Island. |
163 | NE |
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West Point Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the West Point military academy. |
163 | S |
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Thomas Harriot Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the College of William & Mary. |
163 | W |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
164 | W |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
165 | NE |
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Stamford Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Fairfield County Astronomical Society. |
166 | NE |
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StonyHill Observatory |
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New York |
A private astronomical observatory with a weather station. On Long Island. |
167 | N |
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Walnut Mountain Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Catskills Astronomy Club. Near Liberty |
167 | NE |
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Hauppauge |
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New York |
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167 | S |
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Newport News Municipal Park |
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Virginia |
An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS). |
167 | SW |
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Ragland Observatory |
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|
Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
168 | NE |
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Sam's Point |
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New York |
Sam's Point Dwarf Pines Barrens Preseve. Used by the Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association. Near Ellenville. |
168 | NE |
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Sunken Meadow State Park |
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New York |
State park in King's Park, Long Island. Used by the Astronomical Society of Long Island. |
168 | S |
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Sandy Point Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
169 | N |
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Dee-Top Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
169 | N |
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Mansfield |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of Mansfield University. |
169 | N |
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Nutter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observaory. |
169 | NE |
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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New York |
A site used by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. Near Cross River. |
169 | SW |
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Leakes Mill Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Goochland. |
169 | W |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
170 | N |
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Upstate Stars Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
170 | NW |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
170 | NW |
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Lead Parachute Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A future private observatory near Wellsboro. |
170 | S |
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Grundland Astronomy Park |
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Virginia |
A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club. |
170 | SW |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke. |
171 | N |
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Kopernik Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Kopernik Astronomical Society. |
171 | NE |
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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park |
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New York |
A state park near Carmel. |
172 | N |
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Sayre |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers Athens and Waverly. |
172 | NW |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
172 | S |
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Chippokes Plantation State Park |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry |
172 | S |
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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). |
173 | NE |
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Fishkill |
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New York |
A town in Dutchess County county. |
173 | SW |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
173 | W |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
174 | NE |
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Mt. Stony Brook Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Stony Brook University. Used by the Stony Brook Undergraduate Astronomy Club. |
174 | SW |
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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. |
176 | N |
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Deposit |
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New York |
Home to some members of the S*T*A*R Astronomy. |
176 | NE |
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The Westport Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Westport Astronomical Society. |
176 | SW |
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Leander McCormick Observatory |
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Virginia |
An Observatory of the University of Virginia. |
177 | N |
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Black Bear Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
177 | N |
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Forest Lake |
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New York |
A lake in the municipality of Livingston Manor. |
177 | NE |
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Windy Sky Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Bellport. |
178 | NE |
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Brookhaven |
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New York |
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178 | NW |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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178 | SW |
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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. |
179 | N |
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Owego |
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New York |
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179 | N |
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Solis Lacus Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Binghamton. |
179 | NE |
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Wonder Lake State Park |
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New York |
Centered on Bare Hill, in Wonder Lake State Park. |
179 | NW |
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Cherry Springs State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Coudersport. An state park with "short term stargazing" and is home of the Black Forest Star party and the Cherry Springs Star Party. |
179 | SW |
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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. |
180 | NE |
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New Paltz |
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New York |
An observing site of the Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association. |
180 | S |
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Ocean View Sky Shed |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |