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    Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park International Dark Sky Park

    Michigan, United States41.9000°, -85.8600°Peak altitude 19°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    344 ha

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