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    Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve

    England, United Kingdom51.1000°, -2.0300°Peak altitude 10°11.9h peak darknessBest: Apr, May, Aug, Mar

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2019

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    98,300 ha

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