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    Shield Ranch Barton Creek International Dark Sky Park

    Texas, United States30.2600°, -98.0200°Peak altitude 31°10.9h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2024

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    2,590 ha

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