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Stargazing in Oregon's Internationally Recognized DarkSky Sites

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The annual Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak next week, and in case you weren’t aware, Oregon is a great place for stargazing. We actually have some of the darkest skies in the entire world! Today, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding is here to share some of the best spots for catching the meteor shower, and even offer a few tips for learning more about stargazing here in the city.

Discussed in today's show:

  • DarkSky International-certified locations in Oregon
  • Wild Solitude Guiding's Silent Night Walks
  • Rose City Astronomers

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