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West Virginia stargazing
Best dark-sky places in West Virginia
West Virginia has a clear astronomy story around Green Bank, Spruce Knob, and Appalachian darkness. This route turns that cluster into a focused collection.
Observatory and mountain rows stay visible for astronomy-first planning.
Mapped and Bortle-rated places lead the page.
Places to compare
West Virginia observatory country, Spruce Knob routes, and star-party anchors for Appalachian dark-sky planning.
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Almost Heaven Star Party (Spruce Knob, WV)
WV, United States
Bortle 21 nearby stay
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Green Bank Observatory
WV, United States
Bortle 21 nearby stay
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Spruce Knob
WV, United States
Bortle 21 nearby stay
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