Certified dark-sky park

Stellafane (Springfield, VT)

VT, US · Rural sky skies

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About this place

Overview
America's oldest star party; historic amateur telescope making convention
Horizon
Hilltop with surrounding forest; trees limit low horizon below 10-15°
Region
VT, US
Nearest city
~40 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Community Site
Sky quality
Bortle 3 · Rural sky

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