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Friday, August 16, 2013 - 3:45am
It’s still dark at the Pole these days, but knowing that the sunrise is not that far off, station staff are taking every opportunity to capture some great night photos. It got a little windy this week, too, at least by South Pole standards.
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 2:30am
A failed Acopian power supply is on the table for investigation. The IceCube winterovers have a broad range of job duties,
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 5:30am
Since December is a summer month in the Southern Hemisphere, many countries like Australia and New Zealand hold Christmas in July events in order to have a Christmas with a wintry feel. They were celebrating Christmas in July at the Pole last week, but of course their climate is always wintry so maybe it was just an excuse to bake some sweet treats.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 3:15am
The South Pole has been described as an otherworldly place. So it’s befitting for those working there to take a moment once in a while to just sit and contemplate their surroundings.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 3:15am
Don’t let these bright lights in the South Pole station gym (nice facilities, huh?) confuse you—it’s dark down there. Winter at the Pole means six months with no sunlight at all.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00am
They work hard, and they play hard. This week, play involved some billiards—the annual tournament is on.
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
They’re halfway there! It’s midwinter at the South Pole, and they’re celebrating. There are well-plated meals on a nicely set table, greeting cards exchanged with other Antarctic winterovers, and gifts received.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:45pm
It was the first winter open mic session and IceCube winterover Felipe was behind his drums and cymbals. They really do have everything down there, don't they?
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:45pm
Could they ever tire of viewing auroras at the Pole? Hmm, not sure. But regardless, they do have other things to do besides stare up at the sky.
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 5:30pm
A green sky flecked with swirling patterns of white lines. That’s what you get from sixty 30-second exposures taken through a ceiling dome at the South Pole station and made into a composite image.