Certified dark-sky park

Apache Point Observatory

NM, US · Truly dark skies

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About this place

Overview
Sacramento Mountains research site; home of SDSS and 3.5m telescope
Horizon
Mountain ridge site with open views to the west over Tularosa Basin
Region
NM, US
Nearest city
~70 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Observatory
Sky quality
Bortle 2 · Truly dark

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