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Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

In a lavishly illustrated presentation, John W. Briggs of New Mexico will describe his year-long experience living at the Geographic South Pole while working for the Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica. In preparation for this at Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago, John was a team member building a 24-inch infrared telescope and … Continue reading "An Antarctic Odyssey: Winter-Over at the South Pole Station"

Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

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Activity in Antarctica was dramatically reduced last year due to the pandemic, but three times as many people will visit Scott Base this summer.

Countries carrying out work in Antarctica have significantly scaled back their operations because of the Covid-19 pandemic.