Antarctic Kunlun Station
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Kunlun Station (simplified Chinese: 昆仑站; traditional Chinese: 崑崙站; pinyin: Kūnlún Zhàn) is one of three Chinese research stations in Antarctica.
It is located 4087 m above sea level 7.3 km southwest to Dome A and was officially opened on January 27, 2009. Fully constructed the station is planned to cover an area of 558 m². The main building, covering 236 m², is planned erected in April 2009.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "China sets up 3rd Antarctic research station". 2009-01-28. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-01/28/content_7430570.htm. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
[edit] External links
- Official website Polar Research Institute of China
- Official website Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration
- International Polar Foundation report
- PLATO - Dome A Robotic Observatory
- Photos of inauguration
- PLATO - Dome A webcam
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Coordinates: 80°25′01″S 77°06′58″E / 80.41694°S 77.11611°E
