Certified dark-sky park

Mont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve

QC, CA · Truly dark skies

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About this place

Overview
First IDA Dark Sky Reserve; home to a major astronomical observatory
Horizon
Forested mountain summit; trees obstruct below 10-15°
Region
QC, CA
Nearest city
~60 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

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

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