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measurements located in Garching, Germany. Built in 2007–2009, it is named after Oskar von Miller and operated by the Technical University of Munich. A concrete structure surrounded by a coat of

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, the Oskar von Miller Tower has a height of 62 metres and carries

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s to all directions 5, 10, 20, 35 and 50 metres above ground. 1350 LEDs display the logo of the Technical University of Munich, while 3750 display the actual

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data. It replaced a guyed mast used for the same purpose on the area.

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