| World / USA / North Carolina / West Jefferson, 18 km from center | Coordinates: 36°15'9"N 81°24'50"W |
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Appalachian State University's Dark Sky Observatory is the research facility used by faculty and their students to conduct observational research in astrophysics. Established in 1981, the observatory is located about 20 miles northeast of Boone at an elevation of a kilometer. Far from major cities, its dark skies provide a good setting for digital imaging and spectroscopy done in stellar and extragalactic research projects. With the planned opening of the Visitor Center a new public access program will bring viewing opportunities to everyone in our region.
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