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    Big Cypress National Preserve International Dark Sky Park

    Florida, United States25.8600°, -81.0300°Peak altitude 35°10.7h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2016

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    296,278 ha

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