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Temple of Power

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Elevation, modelled
155 m
Tallest summit within 12.1 miles
Eldorado Peak2,703 m · 10.7 mi
Nearest byway
JCT KEYSTONE FERRY ZONE WHIDBEY ISLAND TO JCT SR 153 VIC TWISPon it
Sunset, June solstice
21:12local time
Coordinates
48.6731, -121.2477
Temple of Power from directly overhead

Temple of Power is a artwork in Washington, at a modelled 155 m. Eldorado Peak stands 2,703 m to the south-southeast, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is "Old Number 6" Seattle City Light Locomotive, a attraction 0.1 miles away. JCT KEYSTONE FERRY ZONE WHIDBEY ISLAND TO JCT SR 153 VIC TWISP runs past it.

This gazebo uses recycled bushings from circuit breakers in the Diablo switchyard to support a domed ceiling inspired by the shape of the Roman Pantheon.

Built
2000
Height
30'
Width
30'
Material
metal

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 12.1 miles of Temple of Power. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Eldorado PeakSSE 151°2,703 m10.7 mi
Klawatti PeakSE 141°2,586 m10.5 mi
Primus PeakSE 131°2,567 m9.5 mi
Marble NeedleSSE 150°2,560.6 m9.7 mi
Snowfield PeakESE 118°2,545 m5.6 mi
Austera PeakSE 137°2,534 m9.8 mi
Luna PeakN 354°2,533 m11.0 mi
Mount ChallengerNNW 339°2,501 m12.1 mi

Overlooks nearby

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
Cliffs: 2
Ghost towns: 2
Historic sites: 1
Hot springs: 1
Picnic sites: 1
Artworks: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0918:3619:18
June solstice05:0320:2221:12
September equinox06:5218:2319:05
December solstice07:5615:1716:12

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

Months averaging 5080 °F: May–Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F363842495660666661504136
Precip in12.47.28.44.73.02.61.41.73.58.813.611.7

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Newhalem, under a mile away.

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

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