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Mawson Station was named after Sir Douglas Mawson.
Sir Douglas Mawson was an Australian explorer of the Antarctic (though originally born in England), known for his pioneering expeditions on the Antarctic continent.
As part of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's expedition in 1907, he was a member of the first party to reach the magnetic South Pole, and the first to climb to the top of the active volcano Mt Erebus.
Between 1911 and 1914, Mawson led the first Australasian Expedition to Antarctica, an expedition which consisted of scientists from Australia and New Zealand.
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Who owns the Mawson Station?
I don't know but it was named after Douglas Mawson. Owned, run and maintained by the Australian Antarctic Division.
What jobs do they have Mawson Station?
Mawson Station has mostly scientific jobs. You can learn more about Mawson Station at the Related Links.
How far is Mawson Station From Antarctica?
Mawson Station is located on the coast of Antarctica.
What are the names of the permanent Australian stations in Antarctica?
Australia supports research stations on Antarctica named Casey station, Davis station, Macquarie island station and Mawson station.
Is Mawson station in Antarctica?
Yes, there is a Mawson Station in Antarctica, supported by the Australian government.
When and why Mawson Station was established?
Mawson Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). It is named after the explorer, Douglas Mawson. Mawson is the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station below the Antarctic Circle. It is located at in Mac Robertson Land. The site was chosen in 1954 by Dr. Philip Law, first director of the AAD, because there is a large natural harbour, named Horseshoe Harbour, and there is permanent exposed rock for building. Mawson Station is the only station to use wind generators for over 70% of its power needs, saving over 600,000 litres of diesel fuel per year. It is the oldest of Australias three permanent Antarctic bases.
Who are the people at Mawson Station?
Mawson Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division . Named after the explorer, Douglas Mawson, it is not only Australia's oldest Antarctic station, but the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station of any nation. It houses approximately 20 personnel over winter and 60 in summer. They would be a mix of scientists and personnel with engineering backgrounds and probably a cook.
Antarctic explorer named as one of the Australia's antarctic bases?
Sir Douglas Mawson. You can read more about him by following the link, below. You can also read more about Mawson station by following the link, below.
Who is Australia's most famous Antarctica explorer?
I'm hoping you want to know who the Australian bases are named after. While it is possible that some people were named after the bases, I'm not sure how to find that out.Mawson Station was named after Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson.Davis Station was named after Captain John King Davis, a famous Antarctic navigator and captain.Casey Station was named after Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey, an Australian politician and diplomat.
How long has the Mawson Station been there?
Since 1954, so the answer is 2011-1954 = 57 years. Mawson station is Australia's oldest Antarctic station and the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station
Who is in charge of mawson station?
The Australian Antarctic Division manages the station
What things are named after Sir Douglas Mawson?
Features and places named after Sir Douglas Mawson, Antarctic explorer, include:Mawson's Peak, the highest point on Australian territory (not on the Australian mainland, but on Heard Island)Mawson Peninsula, an ice-covered peninsula on the George V Coast, on the west side of Slava Ice Shelf, AntarcticaCape Mawson, Charcot IslandMawson Glacier, Victoria LandMawson Escarpment, on Lambert GlacierMawson Station, a permanent base in Antarctica overseen by the Australian Antarctic DivisionMawson Corridor, the sea passage between icebergs on the approach to Mawson Station at Holme BayMawson Coast, part of the coast of MacRobertson Land
