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    Chiricahua National Monument International Dark Sky Park

    Arizona, United States32.0100°, -109.3600°Peak altitude 29°11.0h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2011

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    4,866 ha

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