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    Potawatomi Dark-Sky Preserve

    Indiana, United States41.2300°, -86.1100°Peak altitude 20°11.4h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2009

    Recognized by

    Indiana Council on Lighting Education, Indiana legislation

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    130 ha

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