GOLF 1-8-2 Antarctica Expedition 2006/2007
Studying the Geological History of Earth's Magnetic Field

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Using a Sun compass without a shade
When a dim sun appears behind the clouds a sun compass reading can be made by lining up a straight wire with the gnomon and the sun. A second person must read the azimuth. (Note, Hubert is not wearing his gloves).

 
Photographer  Paul Murphy
Region  Antarctica
Location  Hoopers Shoulder
Day  36
Site  
Latitude  -77.53046
Longitude  166.88390
Elevation  1746m
People  Hubert Staudigel
Keywords  Antarctica, TAFI Project, Erebus Volcanic Province, Mount Erebus, Hoopers Shoulder
19 December 2006
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