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    Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area International Dark Sky Park

    Nebraska, United States42.6100°, -100.8800°Peak altitude 18°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2022

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    295 ha

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