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    Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Oregon, United States42.8400°, -120.5000°Peak altitude 18°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2024

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    900,425 ha

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