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National Geomagnetism Program

Tucson (TUC) Geomagnetic Observatory

Tucson sign

Station Id: TUC
Location: Tucson, AZ
Latitude: 32.17°N
Longitude: 110.73°W
Elevation: 946 meters
Orientation: HDZF

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Background

The Geomagnetism Program first established an observatory near Tucson in 1910, the current site, in the Saguaro National Park , was installed in 1996.

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Tucson magnetic observatory Arizona.

Tucson magnetic observatory Arizona.

The absolutes building at Tucson.

The Absolutes Building at Tucson.

* Pictures courtesy of Jeff Fox

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