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Blackwater Falls |
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West Virginia |
A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. |
22 | SE |
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Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat |
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West Virginia |
Aka CMOR. A private observing club. |
29 | N |
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Deep Creek Lake State Park |
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Maryland |
State park. |
31 | S |
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Spruce Knob Mountain Center |
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West Virginia |
A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak. |
32 | E |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
35 | S |
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Kile Knob Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Circlville. |
37 | E |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
39 | SE |
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George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site |
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Virginia |
An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap. |
40 | NE |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
41 | NW |
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KK's Hill |
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West Virginia |
In Fairmont |
42 | N |
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Chestnut Ridge Park |
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West Virginia |
A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club. |
42 | SE |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
45 | SE |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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48 | NE |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
49 | E |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
50 | SE |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
51 | S |
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Green Bank Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest. |
51 | W |
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Good Hope Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope. |
54 | E |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
55 | N |
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Uniontown |
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Pennsylvania |
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56 | S |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
57 | E |
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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 |
57 | SE |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
57 | SE |
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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. |
58 | N |
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Thornton Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
61 | NE |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
62 | S |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
64 | E |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
64 | N |
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Johnson East Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Connellsville. |
64 | SE |
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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. |
65 | N |
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Pioneer Park Campground |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Somerset. |
65 | W |
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Possum Poop Hollow Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near West Union. |
66 | E |
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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). |
66 | NW |
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Waynesburg University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Waynesburg. |
66 | SW |
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Elk River WMA |
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West Virginia |
A wildlife management area east of Sutton. |
67 | SE |
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Pinetop Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Mount Sidney. |
69 | E |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
70 | SE |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
71 | S |
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Staunton |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
72 | NE |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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72 | W |
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Horizon Planetary Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Near Glenville. |
73 | E |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
74 | N |
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HAO Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Monessen. |
74 | SE |
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Blue Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
On Flattop Mountain near Dyke. |
77 | N |
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Union Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
77 | NW |
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Wilderness Skies Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory Limestone Ridge near Martinsville. |
77 | SW |
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Watoga State Park |
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West Virginia |
State park applying for dark-sky preserve status with the International Dark-Sky Association. |
78 | E |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
78 | S |
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Goshen |
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Virginia |
A town in Rockbridge county. |
79 | SE |
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Waynesboro |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
81 | N |
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Mingo Creek Park Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela. |
81 | SE |
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Calf Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park. |
81 | SE |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
81 | SW |
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park |
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West Virginia |
A state park near Hillsboro. |
82 | E |
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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. |
84 | N |
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Dartmoor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
84 | N |
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Radomski Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Jeannette. |
84 | SE |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
86 | S |
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Douthat State Park |
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Virginia |
State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro. |
87 | E |
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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. |
87 | NE |
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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. |
87 | NW |
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Canonsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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87 | S |
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Big Spy Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
88 | N |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around New Florence. |
88 | N |
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Paslow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bethel Park. |
88 | NE |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
88 | W |
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Calhoun County Park |
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West Virginia |
A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville. |
91 | E |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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91 | E |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
91 | SE |
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Leander McCormick Observatory |
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Virginia |
An Observatory of the University of Virginia. |
91 | SW |
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Twin Sugars Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Greenbrier Valley Astronomy Association. Near Friars Hill. |
92 | SE |
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Culpeper |
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Virginia |
A town in Culpeper County. |
93 | E |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
93 | E |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
93 | E |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
93 | E |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
93 | NW |
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Wheeling |
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West Virginia |
Forecast also covers Bridgeport, OH. |
93 | SE |
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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. |
93 | SE |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
94 | N |
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The Kiski School Astronomy Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg. |
95 | E |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
95 | E |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
95 | N |
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Gettysburg Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
95 | N |
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh. |
96 | E |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
96 | SE |
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Fan Mountain Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the University of Virginia. |
97 | E |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
97 | E |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
97 | N |
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Plum |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Monroeville, William D Boyce Regional Park, Penn Hills, and New Kensington. |
97 | W |
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Lamping Homestead |
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Ohio |
Campground in Wayne National Forest. |
98 | E |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
99 | E |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
99 | N |
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Kunkle Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Park in Washington(PA) township. |
99 | N |
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Oakmont Country Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
99 | NE |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
100 | NW |
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St Clairsville |
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Ohio |
Home of the NOVAE astronomy club. |
100 | W |
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Leaking Light Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory in Waverly. |
101 | E |
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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. |
101 | N |
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Edgewood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near New Kensington. |
102 | SW |
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Greenbrier Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near White Sulpher Springs. |
102 | W |
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Spencer |
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West Virginia |
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103 | E |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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103 | S |
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Welsh Mt. Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg. |
104 | E |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
104 | E |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
104 | SE |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
104 | SE |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
104 | W |
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A & O Farm |
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Ohio |
Observing site used by the Mid-Ohio Valley Astronomy Club. Near Parkersburg. |
105 | NE |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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106 | N |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
106 | NW |
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Steubenville |
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Ohio |
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107 | E |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
107 | E |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
107 | SE |
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Hay House Farm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA. |
108 | N |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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108 | N |
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StarGlider Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Gibsonia. |
108 | NW |
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Raccoon Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park. |
108 | SE |
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Lake of the Woods Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods. |
109 | SE |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
109 | SE |
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Dogwood Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Kidds Store. |
110 | S |
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James River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park on the James river. |
111 | E |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
111 | N |
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Pane Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in Marshall Township. |
111 | N |
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Treesdale Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
111 | NE |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
111 | S |
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Sunset Field |
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Virginia |
A site on the Blue Ridge Parkway used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. Also the site of the Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead. |
111 | S |
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Laurel Bank |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
111 | SE |
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Mark Slade Remote Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc. |
111 | SE |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
112 | N |
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Aliquippa |
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Pennsylvania |
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113 | E |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
113 | E |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
113 | NE |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
113 | NE |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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113 | NE |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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114 | N |
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IUP Northpointe Regional Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Star party site of main campus astronomy classes. |
114 | NE |
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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. |
115 | N |
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Chateau De Testa Stars |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
115 | NW |
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Greg's Happy Place |
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Ohio |
A private observing site. |
115 | SE |
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Hidden Creek Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
115 | SW |
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Backus Mountain Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
116 | SW |
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Standing Stone Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
117 | E |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Kittanning |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
117 | S |
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Winfree Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory at Randolph College. |
118 | SE |
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PostOak |
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Virginia |
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119 | E |
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George Mason Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of George Mason University. |
119 | E |
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Katherine Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
119 | E |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
119 | E |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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119 | NE |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
120 | E |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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120 | NE |
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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. |
120 | S |
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BRAC Ivy Hill Site |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. |
120 | S |
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Lynchburg College Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County. |
120 | W |
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Breezy Point Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. Located at Camp Virgil Tate. |
121 | N |
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Brady's Run Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A parkused as a star party site by the Beaver Valley Space Sciences Interest Group . Near Beaver Falls. |
122 | NW |
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Ramsey Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
123 | E |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
123 | E |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
123 | N |
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Geneva College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Geneva College. Also known as the John Paul Schaefer Memorial Observatory. |
123 | NE |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
123 | S |
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Liberty University |
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Virginia |
University in Lynchburg. |
124 | E |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
124 | N |
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Goheenville |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
125 | E |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
125 | S |
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Appomattox Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
126 | N |
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Mt. Chestnut Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Mount Chestnut near Butler. |
127 | NW |
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Salt Fork State Park |
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Ohio |
State Park near Cambridge. |
127 | SW |
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Charleston |
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West Virginia |
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128 | E |
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Mason Neck State Park |
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Virginia |
State park. |
128 | SE |
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Leakes Mill Park |
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Virginia |
Park in Goochland. |
128 | SE |
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Summit Crossing Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Spotsylvania. |
129 | N |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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129 | S |
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Robert's Hill |
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Virginia |
A private observing site near Catawba. |
130 | NE |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
130 | NE |
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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.) |
130 | S |
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Roanoke |
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Virginia |
Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. |
130 | W |
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Grieser Field |
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Ohio |
Used as a dark-sky site by the Columbus Astronomical Society. About 7 miles from McConnelsville. |
131 | E |
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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. |
131 | E |
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USNO |
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DC |
The U.S. Naval Observatory. |
132 | E |
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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. |
132 | E |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
132 | N |
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Pittsburgh Space Weather Observation Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A public observation area in Moraine State Park. |
132 | NE |
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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. |
132 | SE |
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Montpelier Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Montpelier. |
133 | E |
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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. |
133 | E |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
133 | NW |
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Scenic Vista Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Columbiana County Park District. An observing site of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. |
134 | E |
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Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory |
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DC |
AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington. |
134 | E |
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Old Town Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
135 | E |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
135 | E |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
135 | SE |
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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. |
135 | W |
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Leon Observing Site |
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West Virginia |
A private observing site. |
136 | E |
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Fort Washington Park |
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Maryland |
A historic national park in Fort Washington. |
136 | E |
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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. |
136 | N |
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Winnerwood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
136 | SE |
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Guinea Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observing site. |
136 | SW |
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Martin Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Virginia Tech Physics Department. |
138 | E |
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Bunny Foo-Foo Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Fort Washington. |
138 | E |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
138 | NE |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
139 | E |
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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. |
139 | E |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
139 | NE |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
139 | S |
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Twin Peeks Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
139 | S |
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Altavista |
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Virginia |
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139 | W |
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Burr Oak State Park |
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Ohio |
Centered on the Group Campground at Burr Oak State Park. |
140 | S |
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Burnt Chimney |
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Virginia |
Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument. |
140 | S |
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park |
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Virginia |
State Park and home of regular star parties. |
140 | W |
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Athens |
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Ohio |
Home of the South East Ohio Astronomical Society and Ohio University. |
141 | E |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
141 | NW |
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Tranquility Gate Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near North Lima. |
141 | S |
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Anderson Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory of VirginiaTech's physics department. Used and maintained by the Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech. In Blacksburg. |
141 | SE |
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Hampden-Sydney College Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney. |
142 | E |
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ALPHA Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Capitol Technology University. |
142 | E |
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King George Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in King George. |
143 | N |
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C-Murrinsville |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in north Butler county. |
143 | NE |
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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. |
143 | NE |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
143 | SW |
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Camp Creek |
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West Virginia |
Forecast covers the Camp Creek Canyon area including the Camp Creek State Forest. |
144 | E |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
144 | N |
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Grove City College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Grove city. |
144 | NE |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
144 | S |
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Cahas Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
144 | SE |
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Keeble Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. |
145 | E |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
145 | N |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Clarion. |
145 | N |
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Westminster College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Westminster College. In New Wilmington |
145 | NE |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
145 | NW |
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Fry Family Park |
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Ohio |
A park in Pike Township |
146 | NE |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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146 | NW |
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Zanesville |
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Ohio |
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147 | SE |
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Fenwick Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Henrico County. |
148 | E |
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Bowie |
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Maryland |
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148 | NW |
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Canfield |
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Ohio |
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148 | S |
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Blair Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Christiansburg. |
149 | E |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
149 | E |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
149 | NW |
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Coshocton |
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Ohio |
A town in Coshocton county. |
149 | NW |
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Field of Dreams Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Salem. |
149 | SW |
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Selu Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford. |
150 | E |
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The Hughesville Sky-view Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Waldorf. |
150 | NW |
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Clarke Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of Mount Union College. In Alliance. |
150 | NW |
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Youngstown |
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Ohio |
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150 | W |
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Porter |
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Ohio |
A town in Gallia county. Forecast also covers Bidwell, Harrisburg, and Kerr. |
152 | E |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
152 | N |
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The Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the The Oil Region Astronomical Society. Also, home of Astroblast, a star party of ORAS. |
152 | SE |
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Ragland Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
153 | N |
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ORAS Dark-Sky Site |
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Pennsylvania |
Observing site of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS). |
153 | W |
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Greasy Ridge |
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Ohio |
Near Crown City. A site of the OVAS. |
154 | N |
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Cooksburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Cook Forest State Park. |
154 | NE |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
154 | S |
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Ferrum |
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Virginia |
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154 | SE |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
155 | E |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
155 | NE |
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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. |
156 | E |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
157 | E |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
157 | SW |
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Chanticlear Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Bluefield. |
159 | NW |
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Don's Backyard |
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Ohio |
A private observing site. |
160 | E |
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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. |
160 | NE |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
161 | E |
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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. |
161 | NE |
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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. |
161 | NW |
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WCAC |
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Ohio |
The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club is located southwest of Canton. |
161 | SE |
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Millers Tavern |
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Virginia |
Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett. |
162 | E |
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Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park |
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Maryland |
City park in Chesapeake Beach. |
162 | E |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
162 | E |
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United States Naval Academy |
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Maryland |
Link.. In Annapolis. |
162 | W |
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Fred's Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
163 | NE |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
164 | S |
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The Saddle |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rocky Knob. |
164 | W |
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Donald C. Martin Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the OVAS. Near Huntington. |
165 | E |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
165 | N |
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Greenville |
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Pennsylvania |
In Mercer county. Home to the Greenville Area Astronomy Club. |
165 | W |
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John Glenn Astronomy Park |
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Ohio |
Astronomy park of the Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park. |
166 | NW |
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Stillwell |
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Ohio |
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166 | W |
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Easton Woods Observatory |
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Ohio |
Site of future private observatory near Jackson. |
166 | W |
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Mambourg Farm Historical Park |
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Ohio |
A park near Lancaster used for astronomy/stargazing programs by the Fairfield County Historical Parks District. Call for access. |
167 | NW |
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Mahoning Valley Cortese Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. Near Braceville. |
168 | E |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
168 | NW |
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Astronomy Club of Akron Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Akron |
168 | NW |
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Newark |
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Ohio |
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168 | W |
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Asteria Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
170 | N |
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Starshine Farm Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Wayne. |
170 | S |
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Yonderplace Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near South Boston, VA. |
172 | E |
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Tall Timbers |
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Maryland |
A town in St. Mary's county. |
172 | NE |
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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. |
172 | SE |
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New Moon Telescopes Observatory |
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Virginia |
A commercial telescope maker's observatory. |
173 | NE |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
173 | NE |
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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. |
173 | NW |
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Eagle's Nest |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Akron. |
173 | S |
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Dark Star Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private obsrevatory near West Fork. |
173 | S |
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Staunton River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society and home of the Staunton River Star Party. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the IDA. |
173 | SW |
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Wytheville |
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Virginia |
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174 | E |
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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. |
174 | E |
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Quiet Pond Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. |
174 | E |
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Rich Neck Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory. |
174 | NW |
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Wooster |
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Ohio |
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174 | S |
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Primland Observatory |
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Virginia |
A public observatory in Meadows of Dan. |
175 | NW |
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Hiram College |
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Ohio |
College in Hiram |
176 | N |
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Pettis Rd Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
176 | NE |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
176 | NW |
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Fishcreek Rd Observing Site |
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Ohio |
Site of public astronomy events in Stow, Ohio. |
177 | E |
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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. |
177 | E |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
177 | N |
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Higby Hill Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
177 | NE |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
177 | NW |
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Miller Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory at Kenyon College. |
177 | NW |
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Wadsworth Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory in Wadsworth. |
177 | S |
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Ridgeway |
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Virginia |
A town in Henry county. |
178 | E |
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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. |
178 | E |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
178 | N |
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Hearts Content Scenic Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society(S.T.A.R.S). |
178 | N |
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Meadville |
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Pennsylvania |
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178 | W |
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Amanda |
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Ohio |
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179 | NE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
179 | SW |
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Joseph Dale Perry Memorial Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Fort Gay. |
180 | E |
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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. |