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Rock formations at Chiricahua National Monument.

A southern Arizona park has been recognized by the International Dark Sky Association. 

Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona is known for its scenic rock formations, called hoodoos.

The park near Wilcox is also known as a great place to look at the stars, and was recently named a Dark Sky Park by the group, which is headquartered in Tucson.

The park will have an event May 8 to mark the occasion, with telescope viewing and amateur astronomer presentations.

Although Arizona has several parks and communities with dark sky designations, a number of areas continue to battle light pollution.