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Friday, September 11, 2015 - 2:00pm
Although the sunrise is still not officially here, the South Pole is enjoying a period of twilight. The horizon is clearly visible in the direction of the sun and is showing some characteristic orange color.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 12:00pm
The South Pole station’s windows were exposed last week, after being covered up (decoratively, we might add) for over four months now.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 3:15pm
The sun is not yet up, but the sky is definitely brightening in its direction.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:30am
The previous week’s feature image showed the South Pole Telescope with the moon setting behind it. Here we see it again.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 1:15pm
It’s still dark at the South Pole, with sunrise not for a while yet. So don’t be confused—that was the moon, not the sun, setting behind the South Pole Telescope.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 11:45am
IceCube’s new winterovers had plenty of practice working the detector while troubleshooting issues that arose early in the week during some runs. But things were pretty much wrapped up by the week’s end, in time for a nice Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 3:00pm
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … no, wait, it’s just a plane. Actually, it’s a particular plane—a C-17, a large military transport aircraft—training for air drops over the South Pole station.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 9:30am
Last week, winterovers Erik and Stephan arrived, and this week Dag and Ian are leaving. Here they are, all four together out on the ice for the last time.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 2:00pm
Another summer season at the South Pole station means another changing of the guard for IceCube’s winterovers. This year’s Erik Beiser and Stephan Richter have arrived, two fresh faces ready to embark on their yearlong adventure, while Dag Larsen and Ian Rees, last year’s winterovers, made their final preparations for leaving the ice.
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 2:00pm
After a long winter, South Pole inhabitants are getting used to the sunlight again. Up north, a bunch of IceCubers are getting ready for their Antarctic adventure. For some of them, it’s all about the excitement of a first trip to Antarctica.