Stargazing in Colorado, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are the state's first Dark Sky Communities

The International Dark-Sky Association awarded Colorado towns Westcliffe and Silver Cliff with an International Dark Sky Community Designation in March 2015, the first community designation in Colorado. The Dark Skies of Wet Mountain Valley organization is dedicated to reducing light pollution and promoting stargazing. The community organization built the Smokey Jack Observatory, a 12' by 12' building with a retractable roof observatory, located in the Bluff Park in Westcliffe. This summer, Dark Skies of Wet Mountain Valley are hosting free public stargazing parties, scheduled from May to October at the park. Video by Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post

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