Retired Cinetheodolite tower, White Sands, NM
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N 32° 23.134 W 106° 28.688
13S E 360963 N 3584134
This tower supports a retired Cinetheodolite and is now used as a platform for viewing an exhibit.
Waymark Code: WMD1MP
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dejf75
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Contraves Cinetheodolite Electro Optical Tracking System Model F (EOTS-F)

Original function: This equipment, on a short tower, was used at White Sands Missile Range to record data during performance testing of aircraft, missiles, etc. It was retired in 1992.

Current Fuction: It is used as a tower to access a better view of the display of static aircraft and missiles that are in the outdoor exhibit of White Sands Missile Range Museum.

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Link for more information:
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Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 40.00

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Opening times and fees:
The missile park where this tower is located, is open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The indoor Museum is open year-round. Hours on weekdays are 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Holidays. There is no fee for either museum.


Parking Area: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.
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