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    Lake Hudson Recreation Area Dark Sky Preserve

    Michigan, United States41.8300°, -84.2600°Peak altitude 19°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    1993

    Recognized by

    Michigan legislation

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    890 ha

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