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# Polar Exploration

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Aircraft-mounted cameras capture stunning views of polar regions

NASA is in the fifth year of its mission to survey the Arctic and Antarctic. Its cockpit cameras have gathered some spectacular footage…

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Aug 20th 2013, 4:24 PM

Frank Hurley’s Antarctica: images of early 20th century polar exploration

The Australian photographer travelled to Antarctica six times, including as part of the ill-fated Endurance expedition led by Shackleton.

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Jul 29th 2012, 7:45 AM

In pictures: Scott's Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole

Archived images of Scott and his team members, including Irishman Tom Crean, during his ill-fated push to reach the South Pole first.

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Jan 19th 2012, 8:30 PM