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    Kartchner Caverns State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Arizona, United States31.8400°, -110.3500°Peak altitude 29°11.0h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2017

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

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