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    Newport State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Wisconsin, United States45.2400°, -86.9900°Peak altitude 16°11.6h peak darknessBest: May, Jul, Jun, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2017

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    960 ha

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