Prototype Interior

These shots give a basic impression of the Aurora Australis effect inside our prototype Camera Obscura...

Antarctic Images by Anthony Powell

Anthony Powell has kindly given us permission to use some of his excellent footage as part of the Lightbox project.

Whilst working as Satellite Communications Tech at Scott Base, he is also a photographer who documents Antarctic landscapes, wildlife, aurora and bases. Anthony is a recipient of NSF Artists & Writers Grant and is currently working on a feature length time-lapse film.

Antarctica Condition 1 Weather

Filmed at McMurdo Station where it is relatively sheltered by the surrounding hills. The weather down here is classified as being Condition 3 (nice weather), Condition 2 (not so nice), or Condition 1...

Scott Base Webcams

Video camera at Scott Base located in Hillary Field Centre briefing room, looking towards Pressure Ridges on the Ross Ice Shelf.

Scott Base - Ross Island

Live weather data from NZ base in Antarctica.

NIWA Antarctica

NIWA scientists have worked for many years on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems. Research vessel RV Tangaroa also supplies logistical support for scientific studies and hydrographic surveys in the Southern Ocean.