Certified dark-sky park

Kartchner Caverns State Park

AZ, US · Rural / suburban transition skies

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About this place

Overview
Living cave system in southeastern Arizona with dark desert skies above
Horizon
Whetstone Mountains nearby; open views to the east and south
Region
AZ, US
Nearest city
~40 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

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

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