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Observation Platform

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Observation Platform — direction of view not recorded. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
0.4 mi detour
Elevation
435 ft
Relief
3 ft drop
Stutz
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Hood Ornament
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Hood Ornament
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Packard Hood Ornament
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Auburn
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Pierce Arrow
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:5220:0619:02
June solstice02:5700:4922:37
September equinox07:3519:5418:49
December solstice11:0014:40

Local time (America/Anchorage). Computed for this exact position.

Where it is

  • Fairbanks1.7 mi south
  • College2.8 mi west
  • Badger9.6 mi east-southeast
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How high is Observation Platform?

Observation Platform sits at about 435 feet (132 m).

What is the nearest town to Observation Platform?

Fairbanks, 1.7 miles S of Observation Platform.

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