Epcot Ball Pictures

 

The Geosphere that is the focal point, and symbol, of the Epcot park is known as Spaceship Earth, and has been in place since the park opened on October 1st 1982.  It is 165 feet in diameter, and weighs approximately 16 million pounds, or 7.28 million kilos, and is supported 18 feet above ground by six legs each of which is sunk 100 feet into the ground.