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Clear Sky Charts in Virginia

S p o n s o r e d ?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Comments/Links
	Altavista
	Anderson Observatory			AKA Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory of VirginiaTech's physics department. Used and maintained by the Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech. In Blacksburg.
	Appomattox Observatory			A private observatory.
	BRAC Ivy Hill Site			A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.
	Battlefield Observatory			A private observatory near Chesapeake.
	Beacon Field Observatory			A private observatory, associated with the Friends of Beacon Field Airport. Located near Beacon Field Airport, a former airport, now a shopping mall.
	Beaglehaven Observatory			A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn.
	Bell Isle State Park			State park.
	Belmont Observatory			A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.
	Big Meadows			A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
	Big Spy Mountain Overlook			An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
	Blair Hill Observatory			A private observatory near Christiansburg.
	Blue Ridge Observatory			On Flattop Mountain near Dyke.
	Blue Ridge Regional Park			A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill.
	Brooke Stream Manor Observatory			A private observatory.
	Burnt Chimney			Centered on the town of Burnt Chimney. Forecast also covers nearby Booker T. Washington National Monument.
	C.M. Crockett Park			A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland.
	CF Phelps WMA			A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
	CHR			A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg.
	COSMIC OBSERVATORY			A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
	Cahas Mountain Overlook			A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
	Calf Mountain Overlook			A public overlook on Skyline drive In Shenandoah National Park.
	Camp Highroad			A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
	Caney Ridge Observatory			Near Clintwood.
	Cape Charles
	Cashville
	Centreville			Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
	Charles City observatory			A private observatory.
	Charlottesville			Home of the University of Virginia's Leander McCormick Observatory and close to Fan Mountain Observatory.
	Chippokes Plantation State Park			Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry
	Clegg Observatory			A private observatory near Woodstock.
	Cornland Park			Near Cornland.
	Culpeper			A town in Culpeper County.
	Dark Star Observatory			A private obsrevatory near West Fork.
	Dogwood Ridge Observatory			A private observatory near Kidds Store.
	Douthat State Park			State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro.
	East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous			The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray.
	Echo Ridge Observatory			A private observatory.
	Elk Creek			Forcast also covers the western half of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
	Elk Horn Observatory			Observatory of the Echo Ridge Astronomical Society.
	Fan Mountain Observatory			An observatory of the University of Virginia.
	Fancy Gap			A site of the Winston-Salem Astronomical League.
	Fenwick Observatory			A private observatory in Henrico County.
	Ferrum
	Flint Ridge Observatory			A private observatory near Winchester.
	Fort Hunt Park			Park in Alexandria. Site of astronomy programs. Closes at sunset except for special events.
	Franklin
	George Mason Observatory			Observatory of George Mason University.
	George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site			An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap.
	Goshen			A town in Rockbridge county.
	Grayson Highlands
	Great Falls Observatory Park			Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston.
	Grenville Base Observatory			A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains.
	Grundland Astronomy Park			A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club.
	Guinea Observing Site			A private observing site.
	Hampden-Sydney College Observatory			Observatory of Hampden-Sydney College. In Hampden-Sydney.
	Harrisonburg			Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University.
	Hay House Farm Observatory			A private observatory somewhere around Louisa, VA.
	Hidden Creek Observatory			A private observatory.
	Hidden Waters Observatory			A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
	Hopewell Observatory			In the Bull Run Mountains.
	Isle of Wight County Courthouse			Centered on a field adjacent to the courthouse. Anyone using the site must advise the Sheriff's office.
	James River State Park			State park on the James river.
	Jerome
	Katherine Hill Observatory			A private observatory.
	Keeble Observatory			Observatory of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.
	Kelly's Chapel			A landmark for nearby observers.
	King George Observatory			A private observatory in King George.
	Lagniappe Farm			A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
	Lake Holiday Observatory			A private observatory.
	Lake Monticello			Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society.
	Lake of the Woods Observatory			A private observatory (MPC I24) in Lake of the Woods.
	Land's End			Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster.
	Laurel Bank			A private observing site.
	Leakes Mill Park			Park in Goochland.
	Leander McCormick Observatory			An Observatory of the University of Virginia.
	Leesburg
	Liberty University			University in Lynchburg.
	Lord Fairfax Community College			Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS).
	Lynchburg College Observatory			Observatory of Lynchburg College. Located at the college's Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford County.
	Mark Slade Remote Observatory			AKA MSRO. Observatory owned by MSRO Science, Inc.
	Martin Observatory			Observatory of the Virginia Tech Physics Department.
	Mason Neck State Park			State park.
	Millers Tavern			Along Rt 360 west between Tappahannock and Aylett.
	Montpelier Observatory			A private observatory near Montpelier.
	Morning Calm Observatory			A private observatory.
	Mountain View Observatory			An observatory near Warrenton.
	Murphicus Observatory			A private observatory in Western Loudoun County.
	NASA Wallops Visitor Center			Visitor center and site of public observing nights.
	NOVAC Turner Mountain			An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land.
	Natural Tunnel State Park			State park in Scott county, near Duffield.
	New Moon Telescopes Observatory			A commercial telescope maker's observatory.
	Newport News Municipal Park			An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS).
	Northwest River Park			City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
	Ocean View Sky Shed			A private observatory.
	Old Town Observatory			A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
	Ophelia Observatory			A private observatory
	Over The Hill Observatory			A private observatory near Flint Hill.
	Pinetop Observatory			A private observatory near Mount Sidney.
	PostOak
	Powhatan Wildlife Management Area			Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan.
	Primland Observatory			A public observatory in Meadows of Dan.
	Quiet Skies Observatory			A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
	Ragland Observatory			An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society.
	Renaissance Academy			A city school in Viriginia Beach.
	Richmond			"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society
	Ridgeway			A town in Henry county.
	River House Observatory			Near Burgess.
	Riverview Farm Park			Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS).
	Roanoke			Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society.
	Robert's Hill			A private observing site near Catawba.
	Ryan Observing Site			A private observation site.
	Sandy Point Observatory			A private observatory.
	Schumann Observatory			A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers.
	Selu Observatory			Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford.
	Shank Observatory			A private observatory.
	Shenandoah County Park			A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions
	Shiloh School Observatory			Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc.
	Sky Meadows State Park			A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
	Smith Mountain Lake State Park			State Park and home of regular star parties.
	Somerton Creek			Near Somerton.
	South Hill
	Stafford
	Starlight Observatory			A private observatory
	Staunton			Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
	Staunton River State Park			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.
	Stokesville Observatory			Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers
	Summit Crossing Observatory			A private observatory near Spotsylvania.
	Sunset Field			A site on the Blue Ridge Parkway used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. Also the site of the Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead.
	Sweet Run State Park			State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).
	The Saddle			A site used by the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rocky Knob.
	Thomas Harriot Observatory			An observatory of the College of William & Mary.
	Tidewater Area			Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth.
	Turtle Rock Observatory			A private observatory near Abingdon.
	Twin Peeks Observatory			A private observatory.
	Vienna
	Virginia Beach
	Wachapreague
	Waynesboro			Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers.
	Welsh Mt. Observatory			A private observatory near Shipman and halfway between Charlottesville & Lynchburg.
	Windsor Castle Park			Park in Smithfield.
	Winfree Observatory			An observatory at Randolph College.
	Woods Crossroads			A town in Gloucester County.
	Wytheville
	Yonderplace Observatory			A private observatory near South Boston, VA.
	York River State Park			A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers.

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