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Night Sky
Enjoy excellent views of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
Plan Around Night Sky
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Night Sky Details
Visit Rocky Mountain National Park after dark and you'll enjoy excellent views of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. Light pollution from development near the park has somewhat degraded visibility, but the park has installed special lighting to help preserve the sky views, and the city of Estes Park requires shielded lights on all new developments. Park rangers and astronomers lead stargazing and educational programs in the summer months.
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Nearby Parks Around Night Sky
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Night Sky
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Night Sky while the map context is still fresh.
0.4 mi away
Upper Beaver Meadow Picnic Area
This small picnic area offers views of open meadows and the Continental Divide.
0.4 mi away
Upper Beaver Meadow Picnic Area
This small picnic area offers views of open meadows and the Continental Divide.
1.0 mi away
Deer Ridge Junction
This is the meeting point of Trail Ridge Road -- also known as Highway 34 -- and Highway 36.
1.0 mi away
Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain's famous "highway to the sky."
1.0 mi away
Deer Mountain
This well maintained popular trail climbs steadily along the ponderosa pine and aspen groves.
