Hunter Davis took this shot on February 21, 2017, about a week after the last flight had left for the summer. He told us:
The photo shows the back side of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. There are 47 of us that will be here until the first flight, which is normally scheduled for late October. The pods sticking out with the stair cases are the berthing, and on the other side of the station is were the South Pole marker is located. The sun should set sometime around March 18, and i’m hoping it will be a good year for auroras!
Thanks Hunter!
Enjoying EarthSky? Sign up for our free daily newsletter today!
Like what you read?
Subscribe and receive daily news delivered to your inbox.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
More from
Eleanor Imster
View All
Crepuscular rays: Photos from our readers
August 1, 2023
Comets and asteroids: What’s the difference?
January 31, 2023
1st photo of Earth from space, 76 years ago
October 23, 2022
Sputnik launched 65 years ago
October 4, 2022