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Observation Tower

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Observation Tower — direction of view not recorded. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
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Elevation
0 ft
Relief
0 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
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Hans Stieglitz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Hans Stieglitz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Little Mangroves
Annette Teng · CC BY 3.0 · source
Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
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When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:2819:3519:04
June solstice06:2620:2519:50
September equinox07:1219:2118:50
December solstice07:1317:3116:56

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

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Alafaya27.4 mi west-southwest
  • Deltona31.6 mi west-northwest
  • Orlando37.9 mi west-southwest
← Before it: Playalinda Beach Space Launch ViewpointAfter it: Rocket Launch Viewing →
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Common questions

How high is Observation Tower?

Observation Tower sits at about 0 feet (0 m).

What is the nearest town to Observation Tower?

Alafaya, 27 miles WSW of Observation Tower.

What is the next lookout after Observation Tower?

Rocket Launch Viewing is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Observation Tower.

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A scenic overlook on Indian River Lagoon, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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