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    Cottonwood International Dark Sky Community

    Arizona, United States34.7300°, -112.0200°Peak altitude 26°11.1h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2019

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    1,700 ha

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