COME TO LIFE Experience The Night Tours Discover all of Colorado’s top stargazing spots, including DarkSky International-designated communities, with Experience the Night’s self-guided tours. Plan your star-studded road trip. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Stellar Views That Are Out of This World Colorado’s bluebird skies are beloved by just about anyone who finds themself outside during daylight hours. But when night falls, those clear days turn into dark, cloudless nights with nothing obscuring crisp constellations, rocketing meteors and glowing planets. It’s no coincidence that our state has some of the best stargazing in the country — its alpine setting creates the perfect conditions for unforgettable evening views. 110 1-800-COLORADO In fact, in recent years, 17 areas throughout Colorado were designated as Dark Sky Places by DarkSky International. Let’s dive into what makes those spots — and so many others throughout the state — perfect for unhindered vistas of the Milky Way. GLENN RANDALL Gazing skyward at a high altitude increases your limited magnitude — the faintest object visible with the naked eye — so you can see stars that are farther out in the galaxy. And as you go up in elevation, you’ll likely start to see more and more clusters appear.
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