Is there a resource that lists dark sky reserves or similar places?
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After reading this question I started wondering if there is a resource that lists good places to observe the night sky. Places with good sky visibility and litle light polution. Is there such a resource?
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There's a list of IDA-certified dark sky reserves.
Wikipedia has a more comprehensive list, that includes nationally declared areas that may not be certified by IDA.
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How many dark sky reserve are there around the world?
Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales The U.K. alone is home to six of the world's 18 International Dark Sky Reservations.How many dark sky communities are there in the US?
There are over 60 dark sky parks, communities, and reserves in the United States located in various states as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association.Hanle: India's First Dark Sky Reserve (a film)
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