Center of the Universe
Dan Barnes (Tinker), The Tinkers Knot
Location
12:00 5000', Open Playa
12:00 5000', Open Playa · open full map →
Directions
1.91 mi · 41 min walk · 15 min bike
From
6:00 & H
No fix yet — showing from home
- 1Take 6:00 toward the Man to Esplanade · 0.49 mi
- 2Head across the open playa to Center of the Universe, straight toward the Man (bearing 45°) · 1.42 mi
- ●Arrive: Center of the Universe · 12:00, open playa
1.91 mi as the crow flies. Radials every :15, walking ~2.8 mph, biking ~7.5 mph. Open the live compass map →
About
The Center of the Universe is a 36" diameter metal art piece that looks like a manhole cover. It is designed for participants to stand on the art and take a picture of their feet and the art piece. There is a 26 foot arrow set at an angle and pointing to the Center of the Universe. During the day the arrow can be seen from a distance as it is painted green. At night the arrow is lit with green plasma LED string lights (the same as "The Question" in 2025).
- From
- St. George, UT, United States
- Category
- Open Playa
- Program
- Self-Funded