Point Barrow Alaska -- Barrow, Alaska
Barrow Observatory, established in 1973, is located near sea level 8 km east of Barrow, Alaska at 710 north. This facility is manned year around by 2 engineers/scientists who often commute to work in winter on snow machines. Due to its unique location, dedicated and highly trained staff, excellent power and communications infrastructure, the Barrow Observatory is host to numerous cooperative research projects from around the world.