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    Tähuna Glenorchy International Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Otago, New Zealand-44.5300°, 168.3200°Peak altitude 75°11.6h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2025

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    20,000 ha

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