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    Palos Preserves Urban Night Sky Place

    Illinois, United States41.7100°, -87.8700°Peak altitude 19°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2021

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    2,696 ha

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