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Fredericksburg designated a dark sky community
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News Staff, on March 4, 2020
Fredericksburg designated a dark sky community

After review by the International Dark-Sky Association Board, the City of Fredericksburg’s application to become an International Dark Sky Community was unanimously endorsed. “The IDA works to protect the night skies for present and future generations by requiring applicants to follow a rigorous

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