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Dark-sky site

A location with minimal artificial light — Bortle 1–3.

The Milky Way is visible with structure and dust lanes; magnitude 6+ stars appear.

Used in these guides

  • Dark-Sky Sites Near Miami: The Everglades, Big Cypress, and the Keys25° North
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