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    Black Gap Wildlife Management Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Texas, United States29.5700°, -102.9000°Peak altitude 31°10.9h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2021

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    41,683 ha

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