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    Black Canyon of the Gunnison International Dark Sky Park

    Colorado, United States38.5800°, -107.7400°Peak altitude 22°11.3h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2015

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    12,445 ha

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