Guam Geomagnetic Observatory
Guam Geomagnetic Observatory is a scientific research base in Dededo, Guam. Guam Geomagnetic Observatory is situated nearby to the aerodrome Northwest Field, as well as near the town Yigo.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Northwest Field.
Northwest Field
Aerodrome
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Northwest Field is a military airfield on the West Pacific island of Guam. Originally built during World War II, Northwest Field was closed as an airfield in 1949 but has been used for other military activity since, including housing a satellite tracking station, air defenses, and being used for training. Northwest Field is situated 2½ miles north of Guam Geomagnetic Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yigo.
Yigo
Town
Yigo is the northernmost village of the United States territory of Guam, and is the location of Andersen Air Force Base. The municipality of Yigo is the largest village on the island in terms of area. Yigo is situated 4 miles southeast of Guam Geomagnetic Observatory.
Guam Geomagnetic Observatory
- Type: Scientific research base
- Location: Dededo, Guam, Micronesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
13.58923° or 13° 35′ 21″ northLongitude
144.86821° or 144° 52′ 6″ eastElevation
476 feet (145 metres)Open location code
7R56HVQ9+M7GeoNames ID
4042212
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