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    Big Bend International Dark Sky Park

    Texas, United States29.2200°, -103.2400°Peak altitude 32°10.9h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2012

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    324,219 ha

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