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ROCK CREEK PARK An Administrative History
by Barry Mackintosh
1985
History Division National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C.
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Did You Know? The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) at about 2.5 million light years from the earth is the farthest object visible to the naked eye. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park. more...
Last Updated: June 10, 2009 at 10:58 EST