Refuge Astronomer Cruls Explained

Refuge Astronomer Cruls
Native Name:Refúgio Astrônomo Cruls
Settlement Type:Antarctic station
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Coordinates:-62.2428°N -58.9808°W
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Subdivision Name3:Brazilian Antarctic Program
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Refuge Astronomer Cruls (Portuguese: Refúgio Astrônomo Cruls) is a Brazilian Antarctic summer facility named after astronomer Luis Cruls who set up an expedition in 1882 to Punta Arenas in order to observe the passage of Venus across the disk of the Sun.[1] The structure, established on 25 January 1985, is situated on Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands), southwest of King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.

The refuge, which can accommodate up to 6 scientists for up to 40 days,[2] depends both logistically and administratively on Comandante Ferraz station. Together with Refuge Emílio Goeldi, located on Elephant Island, constitute the basic infra-structure to support the Brazilian Antarctic Program in Antarctica.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Super Interessante (magazine). Cientistas brasileiros na Antártida: Dez anos no gelo. Super Interessante. 3 March 2012.
  2. Book: XXIII RAPAL. Programa Antartico Brasileiro. 2002. Dirección Nacional del Antártico - Instituto Antártico Argentino. 3.