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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 organizations and governments have worked independently to create programs.
Dark sky areas ― national parks, forests, camp grounds and desert areas ― are the best viewing spots. New Mexico has several designated dark sky parks: Capulin Volcano National Monument
Chapter 110 of the 1953 Laws of New Mexico created City of Rocks State Park on March 20, 1953. This legislation provided for the lease of 640 acres (2.6 km 2 ) of land from the Commissioner of Public Lands, New Mexico State Land Office for the purpose of a State Park and recreation area.
Map of wilderness areas in the Gila National Forest. The Gila National Forest is a United States national forest in New Mexico.Established in 1905, it now covers approximately 2,710,659 acres (10,969.65 km 2), making it the sixth largest national forest in the continental United States.
A dark sky has become a rare commodity in the United States, but parks all across the country still offer stunning views of the cosmos and astronomy events of all varieties. Light pollution is one ...
For an epic stargazing outing, head to one of these 10 Dark Sky destinations across the country for incredibly clear views of the heavens.
The best time to see the Milky Way is up to a week before and within days after a new moon to avoid excess light in the night sky. Through the remainder of this summer into early fall, a new moon ...
Of the most prominent summits of New Mexico, Sierra Blanca Peak is an ultra-prominent summit with more than 1500 meters (4921 feet) of topographic prominence and 12 peaks exceed 1000 meters (3281 feet) of topographic prominence.