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    Bortle 6

    Sierra Nevada Observatory Area

    Andalucía, Spain37.0900°, -3.3819°Peak altitude 24°11.2h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2013

    Recognized by

    Junta de Andalucia Regional Government

    DSAG class

    1

    Area

    15,393 ha

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