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NS5665 : Glasgow Science Centre and Tower

near to Govan, Glasgow, Great Britain

Glasgow Science Centre and Tower

Some facts about the tower, gleaned from the Glasgow Science Centre website Link

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127m high. The viewing cabin at the top gives views up to 20 miles. The tower is an aerofoil shape and is capable of rotating 360 degrees into a prevailing wind, driven by four 6kw motors. It has 20m deep foundations using 3000 tonnes of concrete. It is a 2.5 minute ride in the lift or 523 steps on the spiral staircase to the viewing cabin. It was closed 10-14 September 2007, so no excuse needed for not going up!

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2007

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Grid Square: NS5665, 242 images (more nearby)
Photographer: E Gammie (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 10 September, 2007 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 15 September, 2007
Category: Tourist attraction (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NS 565 652 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:51.5301N 4:17.6549W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NS 566 652
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)