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    Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Michigan, United States45.6700°, -85.5300°Peak altitude 15°11.7h peak darknessBest: May, Jul, Jun, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2024

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    5,153 ha

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