Certified dark-sky park

Jasper Dark Sky Preserve

AB, CA · Pristine sky skies

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About this place

Overview
Largest accessible dark sky preserve in the world; annual festival
Horizon
Mountain ridges limit low horizon to 10-15°; best views overhead
Region
AB, CA
Nearest city
~100 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
State Park
Sky quality
Bortle 1 · Pristine sky

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