Terahertz Astronomy at the Pole Opens New Vistas
Aug 1, 2003 — The South Pole hardly offers a welcoming environment, even during its relatively warm summer months. For terahertz astronomers, however, the pole is an ideal location for performing observations at these frequencies, especially during the perilous austral winter.
The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, maintained by the US government, is the most remote outpost on the planet. Perched on a glacial plateau at an altitude of approximately 11,000 feet, the station endures summer temperatures of...