In Hammerfest, Norway, you’ll find one of the northernmost points of the Struve Geodetic Arc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches across ten countries from Norway to the Black Sea. This chain of survey points, established between 1816 and 1855 by astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, was the first accurate attempt to measure the size and shape of the Earth. Standing here connects you to a scientific achievement that literally spanned continents. An interesting fact: Hammerfest’s point is not only the northernmost station of the Arc but also one of the most challenging to establish due to Arctic weather and rugged terrain. On his visit, loborosh decided to add a touch of penguin spirit by hiding a penguin stone here, an extra little treasure waiting for curious explorers alongside this monumental piece of history.
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