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DARK SKY PARKS & PLACES | Bortle & Light Pollution Maps for Stargazing

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Find the darkest skies for stargazing - light pollution maps, Bortle scale, and lists.

© Dark Sky List The darkest skies have the least light pollution from nighttime lighting and other sources. Light pollution is a worsening problem over time as more people means more development and the continued spread of lighting. The Bortle scale is one measure of determining sky brightness (light pollution) at night. A number of places are protected for their dark skies - these generally are at national and state parks and forests around the world. DarkSky vets dark sky locations and are a good place to start in your search for truly dark skies. Bear in mind that there are LOTS of other…

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