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New Ohio Park Protects Nighttime Environment
An overcast sky in Geauga County, Ohio, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 1,500 people attending Observatory Park’s dedication on 20 August, when it announced its full status as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSPark). The new park is the latest member of the growing IDSPlaces program, the flagship of the International Dark-Sky Association’s ongoing efforts to promote stewardship of the night sky.
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