Equator Monument (San Antonio)
Ecuador /
Pichincha /
Quito /
San Antonio
World
/ Ecuador
/ Pichincha
/ Quito
World / Ecuador / Pichincha / Quito
monument, geodetic point, tourist attraction
Middle of the World City
The "Mitad del Mundo" ("Half of the Earth") equator monument just north of Quito, Ecuador.
Based on data obtained by Tufiño, it was believed that the equator passed through those two sites. However, according to readings based on the World Geodetic System WGS84, used in modern GPS systems and GIS products, the equator actually lies about 240 meters north of the marked line.
The "Mitad del Mundo" ("Half of the Earth") equator monument just north of Quito, Ecuador.
Based on data obtained by Tufiño, it was believed that the equator passed through those two sites. However, according to readings based on the World Geodetic System WGS84, used in modern GPS systems and GIS products, the equator actually lies about 240 meters north of the marked line.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Mitad_del_Mundo
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Coordinates: -0°0'7"N 78°27'20"W
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