When a viewer peers through the tube, he sees the landmark through the other end.

Ingenious, isnt it?

This is what a viewing tube looks like.

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This particular viewing tube is located somewhere in the Swiss mountains.

Viewing tubes in the Swiss mountains.

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A viewing tube near Mt Whitney.

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Mt Whitney through the viewing tube.

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A viewing tube near Brigham Butte.

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