Site of Wilkes Observatory

historic site

Inscription
Built in 1841 / In this building work of United States exploring expedition was conducted / Marker erected by / E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1418:4319:23
June solstice05:1620:2321:11
September equinox06:5818:3019:10
December solstice07:5515:3216:24

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

47.11532, -122.66579

Elevation 59 m (modelled from terrain)

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