Places to See the Stars

Light pollution is a major challenge for all astronomers, especially on the eastern side of the country. Try finding a "cool" spot near you for the best results.
M45, the Pleiades or Seven Sisters

PLACES TO SEE THE STARS

VIRGINIA

Hopkins Planetarium

Science Museum of Western Virginia, Center in the Square, Roanoke

540-342-5710

smwv.org

John C. Wells Planetarium

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

540-568-4071

jmu.edu/planetarium

Leander McCormick Observatory

Fan Mountain Observatory

University of Virginia, Charlottesville/Albemarle County

434-924-7494

astro.virginia.edu

Primland Observatory

Primland Resort, Meadows of Dan

866-673-7802

primland.com/experience/observatory

Radford University Planetarium

Radford University, Radford

540-831-5652

radford.edu/content/csat/home/ru-planetarium.html

Selu Observatory

Radford University, Radford

540-831-5828

radford.edu/observatory

Stokesville Observatory

Mt. Solon

540-248-0981

valleystargazers.com/direct.htm

Winfree Observatory

Randolph College, Lynchburg

804-804-947-8489

faculty.randolphcollege.edu/tmichalik/abtwnfre.htm

WEST VIRGINIA

Berkeley County Planetarium

Hedgesville High School, Hedgesville

304-754-3354

Dwight O. Conner Planetarium

Parkersburg

304-420-9595

Good Hope Observatory

Harrison County

304-745-4842

caacwv.com/observatory.htm

Morgan County Observatory

Berkeley Springs

304-258-1013

nitesky.org

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Green Bank

304-456-2011

nrao.edu

Science Center of West Virginia

Bluefield

304-325-8855

Tomchin Planetarium and Observatory

West Virginia University, Morgantown

304-293-4961

planetarium.wvu.edu

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charles E. Daniel Observatory and T.C. Hooper Planetarium

Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville

864-281-1188

ropermountain.org

Dupont Planetarium

Ruth Patrick Science Center, Aiken

803-648-6851

rpsec.usca.edu/planetarium

Howell Memorial Planetarium

Bob Jones University, Greenville

803-242-5100

GEORGIA

North Georgia Astronomical Observatory

George E. Coleman Planetarium

Dahlonega

706-864-1511

northgeorgia.edu/observatory

Rollins Planetarium

Young Harris College, Young Harris

yhc.edu/academics/math-science/rollins-planetarium

Tellus Planetarium

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum, Cartersville

770-606-5700

tellusmuseum.org/galleries-more/planetarium

TENNESSEE

Bays Mountain Planetarium

Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport

423-229-9447

baysmountain.com/astronomy/planetarium

Cleveland State Community College Observatory

Cleveland

423-472-7141

clevelandstatecc.edu

East Tennessee Discovery Center and Akima Planetarium

Knoxville

423-594-1494

etdiscovery.org

East Tennessee State University Planetarium

Johnson City

423-439-4231

etsu.edu/cas/physics/outreach/planetarium.aspx

UTC Clarence Jones Observatory

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

423-425-4518

utc.edu/Academic/JonesObservatory

KENTUCKY

East Kentucky Science Center

Prestonsburg

606-889-0303

wedoscience.org

Weatherford Planetarium and Roberts Observatory

Berea College, Berea

606-985-3351

physics.berea.edu

MARYLAND

FSU Planetarium

Frostburg State University, Frostburg

301-687-4270

frostburg.edu/planetarium

Planetarium, Earth/Space Science Lab

Frederick County Public Schools STEM Center

301-694-1462

sites.fcps.org/essl

Washington County Planetarium and Space Science Center

Hagerstown

301-791-4172

ALABAMA

Monte Sano Environmental Center Planetarium

Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville

205-536-1005

alapark.com/montesano

U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Huntsville

800-637-7223

rocketcenter.com

FIND AN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY NEAR YOU:

Go to astroleague.org and click on Member Societies to search by state.

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