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The Darkest Skies
in Rhode Island

We've analyzed scientific data across 13 locations in Rhode Island to find the ultimate destinations for deep-space observation.

National Park Service Champions

Scientific Rankings
1

Province Lands VC

Cape Cod NS

20.67 SQM
Bortle Class 5

"Sky quality measurements were recorded at Province Lands VC in Cape Cod NS on 11/14/2004. The site demonstrated a scientific darkness reading of 20.67 SQM."

Observation Date
11/14/2004
Elevation
20m
Zenith Brightness
20.74
2

Concord Bridge

Minute Man NHP

20.23 SQM
Bortle Class 5

"Fog in field lowland, possibly some patchy fog. Bright site"

Observation Date
9/17/2007
Elevation
40m
Zenith Brightness
20.56

Certified Dark Sky Parks

IDA Registered

AMC Maine Woods

International Dark Sky Park

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Maine Woods Initiative lands consist of over 400 square kilometers of land in central Maine, U.S. The park is at the edge…

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Cherry Springs State Park

Dark Sky Park

Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the eastern U.S. for stargazing. Situated at 700 m above sea level…

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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Within the North Woods of Maine, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers an area of approximately 87,500 acres within a larger landscape already…

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