Feistein Lighthouse
Coastal lighthouse in Rogaland, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coastal lighthouse in Rogaland, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Feistein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Feistein fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small island in Klepp municipality, off the coast of Jæren. It was established in 1859, and automated in 1990.[1]
Location | Rogaland, Norway |
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Coordinates | 58°49′35″N 05°30′19″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1859 |
Foundation | Concrete |
Construction | Cast iron tower |
Automated | 1990 |
Height | 26 metres (85 ft) |
Shape | Tapered cylindrical tower |
Markings | Red tower with two horizontal, white bands in the higher part |
Operator | Klepp Kommune |
Heritage | heritage site in Norway |
Racon | Morse code T |
Light | |
Focal height | 37 metres (121 ft) |
Intensity | 2,430,000 candela |
Range | 11.9 nmi (22.0 km; 13.7 mi) |
Characteristic | FFl(2) W 20s Iso RG 6s |
Norway no. | 100000 |
The 26-metre (85 ft) tall cast iron tower sits atop a concrete base. The tower is painted red with two white stripes towards the top. The main light at the top sits at an elevation of 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level which emits two white flashes every 20 seconds. There is also a secondary light located 20.8 metres (68 ft) above sea level that emits a red or green isophase light (depending on direction) that is on for six seconds and then off for six seconds. The main light has an intensity of 2,430,000 candelas and it can be seen for up to 11.9 nautical miles (22.0 km; 13.7 mi). The secondary lights can be seen for slightly less distance. The lighthouse also emits a morse code "T" racon signal.[2][3]
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