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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. Dark-sky preserve - Wikipedia

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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.

4. List of astronomical observatories - Wikipedia

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   Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, US Daniel Scholl Observatory (defunct) 1886–1966 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope 2022 Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. Dark Sky Observatory: 1981 Phillips Gap, Wilkes County, North Carolina, US Dark Matter Particle Explorer ...

5. 5 dark areas in the US perfect for stargazing - AOL

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   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 ...

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

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   With increasing urban lighting even in remote areas, finding that dark sky site is tough these days. Say there is an auroral display predicted for tonight, or a wispy naked-eye comet is supposed ...

7. What is a dark sky place? Here's where to find the best ... - AOL

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   The Geauga Observatory Park, located in Montville Township in Geauga County, stakes its claim in Ohio as the one of two IDSP sites in the state, selected as a dark sky park for the program in 2011.

8. 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.

9. International Astronomical Youth Camp - Wikipedia

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   During the night, many participants take the opportunity to observe the night sky; camp is typically held in dark sky areas, allowing for observation with the naked eye. Working groups with practical projects will often observe to gain information for their projects or engage in astrophotography.