Dome A
Coordinates: 80 ° 22 ′ S , 77 ° 21 ′ E
Dome A or Dome Argus is an ice dome in Antarctica . Its center is 1200 km from the sea and is considered one of the coldest points on earth with a record minus temperature of −93.2 ° C. However, this record was calculated on the basis of satellite observations, but not measured meteorologically - with an earth-based measuring station. Because of the method, this new value was not recognized by the responsible World Meteorological Organization . The highest point is 4093 m above sea level . The Gamburzew Mountains are under the ice .
The Scott Polar Research Institute chose the name after Argo , the ship of Jason and the Argonauts from Greek mythology. The atmosphere, which is clear due to the cold and drought, offers very good conditions for astronomical observations.
In 2008 a remote-controlled observatory was built here with the Plateau Observatory .
Web links
- PLATO - Dome A Robotic Observatory
- Dome Argus in the Geographic Names Information System of the United States Geological Survey (English)
- Dome Argus on geographic.org (English)
- Dome A on the Australian Antarctic Division website , accessed December 18, 2017
Individual evidence
- ↑ "Antarctica: Satellite measures cold record on earth". Retrieved December 10, 2013 . on SPIEGEL online
- ↑ "Place identified with the clearest view of the sky". July 30, 2020, accessed August 3, 2020 .