Certified dark-sky park

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

AZ, US · Truly dark skies

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About this place

Overview
Smithsonian research site on Mount Hopkins with public visitor programs
Horizon
Mountain summit with panoramic views over Santa Cruz Valley
Region
AZ, US
Nearest city
~60 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

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

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