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May.6.2021
Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park, making it the 100th location to receive this honor.
Designation as a Dark Sky Park is a recognition from both the National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association of a park’s high-quality views of night skies. This recognition helps the park instigate new astronomy education resources for visitors and improves the quality of its already grand night sky viewing.
“This recognition is the result of great work accomplished by employees of Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Museum Association,” Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer said in a statement. “National parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets, and neighboring galaxies.”
Mesa Verde National Park designated as dark sky park
April 6, 2021
CORTEZ, Colo.- The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, known for preserving ancient cultural sites, has been designated the 100th International Dark Sky Park, park officials said.
In a statement Monday, the park said the certification would help foster astronomy-based recreation and tourism while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs in the park related to outdoor lighting, the Cortez Journal reported.
“We are happy to announce our work to … provide visitors opportunities to experience the wonder of starry nights,” said park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. “National Parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets and neighbouring galaxies.”
Mesa Verde National Park designated 100th International Dark Sky Park
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 4:40 PM Updated 2 hours 51 minutes ago The Milky Way as seen from Mesa Verde National Park. The park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Courtesy Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park designated 100th International Dark Sky Park The Milky Way as seen from Mesa Verde National Park. The park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Courtesy Mesa Verde National Park
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Mesa Verde National Park designated as dark sky park
April 6, 2021
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CORTEZ, Colo. (AP) The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, known for preserving ancient cultural sites, has been designated the 100th International Dark Sky Park, park officials said.
In a statement Monday, the park said the certification would help foster astronomy-based recreation and tourism while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs in the park related to outdoor lighting, the Cortez Journal reported.
“We are happy to announce our work to . provide visitors opportunities to experience the wonder of starry nights,” said park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. “National Parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets and neighboring galaxies.”
April 06, 2021 - 3:06 PM
CORTEZ, Colo. - The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, known for preserving ancient cultural sites, has been designated the 100th International Dark Sky Park, park officials said.
In a statement Monday, the park said the certification would help foster astronomy-based recreation and tourism while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs in the park related to outdoor lighting, the Cortez Journal reported.
âWe are happy to announce our work to . provide visitors opportunities to experience the wonder of starry nights,â said park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. âNational Parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets and neighbouring galaxies.â