The island of Gozo lies 5 km to the North West of the principal island
of Malta. The position of the Maltese archipelago is approximately
39o North, 14o East.
The exact
location of the background measuring station at
Giordan Longhouse on Gozo is 36o 4' 24" North, 14o
12' 9" East at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level.
The
suburban station at the University Gozo Center in Xewkija, Gozo,
where the laboratory is based, is at 36o 2' 8" North,
14o 15' 55" East at an altitude of 102 meters
above sea level.
The
islands are shown in outline with the position of the
'background' and 'suburban' station and the University main
campus clearly marked.
