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Dark-sky reserve & sanctuary
River Murray
Australia · Reserves · certified November 7, 2019
About this place
- Region
- Australia
Designation & sky
- Type
- Dark-Sky Reserve
- Designation
- Reserves
- Certified
- November 7, 2019
- Sky quality
- Not yet rated
- Status
- Certified
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