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To: mad_as_he$$
Why is the Polar Star in the Southern hemisphere?

It supports U.S. scientific activities in Antarctica. It's winter down there now. Lots of ice.

10 posted on 04/26/2019 5:14:24 AM PDT by Lower Deck
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To: Lower Deck

True but it looks like it has been there for a while - not just Winter.


11 posted on 04/26/2019 5:17:04 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Lower Deck

Forget this from the OP:
“The 42-year old Polar Star was assigned permanently to Antarctic waters. “


12 posted on 04/26/2019 5:17:54 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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