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    De Boschplaat Dark Sky Park

    Fryslân, Netherlands53.4400°, 5.5000°Peak altitude 8°12.1h peak darknessBest: Apr

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2015

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    4,400 ha

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