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    Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute International Dark Sky Park

    North Carolina, United States35.2000°, -82.8800°Peak altitude 26°11.1h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    4b

    Area

    81 ha

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