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Posted by: Maine Environmental News
May 8, 2020

Maine's Katahdin Woods And Waters Wins Rare 'Dark Sky Sanctuary' Designation

Posted by: Maine Environmental News
May 8, 2020

MAINE PUBLIC • May 9, 2020

If you want to see the night sky in all its pristine dark glory, you could go to Antarctica. But if you can't, the International Dark-Sky Association says the next best place is Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The association has designated the state's newest federal park an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Source:https://www.mainepublic.org/post/maines-katahdin-woods-and-waters-wins-rare-dark-sky-sanctuary-designation

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