Tukuk-OS🔭 Dark Sky Observatory
United States · Americas · 36.25°N, 81.41°W
The Dark Sky Observatory (DSO) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Appalachian State University (ASU). It is located 9 kilometers east of Deep Gap, North Carolina (USA), off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 32 kilometers east of the ASU campus in Boone, North Carolina It was established in 1981, and is used for research, instruction, and public viewing events. The Cline Visitors' Center was completed in 2011.
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Quick facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.25°N, 81.41°W · view on map |
Dark Sky Observatory is located in United States, in Americas.
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