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  2. Cherry Springs State Park - Wikipedia

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    Location: West Branch, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States: Coordinates: 1]: Area: 82 acres (33 ha): Elevation: 2,300 ft (700 m) [1]: Established: 1922 [2]: Named for: A large stand of cherry trees in the park: Visitors: 52,229 [3]: Governing body: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Website: Cherry Springs State Park: Cherry Springs State Park is an 82-acre (33 ha ...

  3. Moonless nights, dark sky parks, more: What to know to see ...

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    Keep in mind that as state parks, some dark sky parks may require a recreation passport to enter. Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary Dr. T.K. Lawless Park ...

  4. Dark-sky preserve - Wikipedia

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    A dark-sky preserve status enables high-quality astronomical observation in Paranal Observatory. [1] A dark-sky preserve (DSP) is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that restricts or reduces light pollution or maintains and protects naturally dark night skies. Different terms have been used to describe these areas as national ...

  5. Star party - Wikipedia

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    A naturally dark site away from light pollution is typical. Participants bring telescopes and binoculars of all types and sizes and spend the nights observing astronomical objects such as planets, comets, stars, and deep-sky objects together. Astrophotography and CCD imaging are also very popular.

  6. Michigan dark sky parks, sanctuaries are best spots to see ...

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    The skinny: Designated as a dark sky preserve last year, Negwegon State Park "is a rustic, undeveloped area open for hunting, walk-in camping and hiking" along the coast of Lake Huron, just south ...

  7. DarkSky International - Wikipedia

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    DarkSky describes Dark Sky Parks as "publicly- or privately-owned spaces protected for natural conservation that implement good outdoor lighting and provide dark sky programs for visitors". Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States, designated 2006; Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania, United States, designated 2008

  8. Backyard Universe: Want to see a cool astronomical event ...

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    The star clouds of the Milky Way hang over the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and its keepers' quarters in this Oct. 2, 2021, photo. The Cape Lookout area is a designated dark sky site where light ...

  9. Category:Dark-sky preserves in the United States - Wikipedia

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