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    Cypress Hills Dark Sky Preserve

    Alberta, Canada49.6700°, -110.1700°Peak altitude 11°11.9h peak darknessBest: May, Apr, Aug, Mar, Jul, Sep

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2005

    Recognized by

    Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    39,600 ha

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