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Two Goals
Amundsen had one goal: to reach the South Pole first. Scott had the same goal, but he also wanted to make scientific discoveries.
“Science–the rock -foundation of all effort!” – Scott
Tracking Weather
George Clarke Simpson was known as “Sunny Jim.” He was the first professional meteorologist to go to the world’s coldest, windiest place. He carefully recorded the weather. And he used weather balloons to measure the temperature and air pressure.
Surveying New Land
Geologist Frank Debenham mapped the uncharted areas of Antarctica. He also collected many rock samples. Some even had fossils of ancient fish!
Stargazing Under Clear Skies
Did you know that Antarctica’s clear night sky is perfect for astronomy? It’s cold, dry, and far from any pollution or city lights. Here, Teddy Evans peers through a telescope at Jupiter.
Discovering Tiny New Species
Scientists were eager to study life that survive in Antarctica’s extreme conditions. Dr. Edward Atkinson used a microscope to examine tiny organisms called parasites. He discovered a new species of worm-like parasite that lived in a penguin’s intestine!
Image Credits:
Scott, courtesy of the Library of Congress; weather balloon, courtesy of NOAA; Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Debenham, Evans with telescope, © Scott Polar Research Institute.