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    Bortle 6

    Blanco International Dark Sky Community

    Texas, United States30.1000°, -98.4200°Peak altitude 31°10.9h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2022

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    829 ha

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