Certified dark-sky park

Flagstaff

AZ, US · Rural / suburban transition skies

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About this place

Overview: First IDA-designated International Dark Sky City; home to Lowell Observatory
Region: AZ, US
Nearest city: ~0 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type: Dark-Sky Park
Designation: IDA Dark Sky Park
Sky quality: Bortle 4 · Rural / suburban transition

Official links

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