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A Paraselene, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
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A Paraselene, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
A Paraselene, c1908, (1909). Bright circular spot on a lunar halo caused by the refraction of moonlight by ice crystals in clouds. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration after an original painting by George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print titled "A Paraselene, c1908" showcases the extraordinary phenomenon of a bright circular spot on a lunar halo caused by the refraction of moonlight by ice crystals in clouds. Painted by George Marston, the official artist of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second Antarctic expedition (1907-1909), this artwork beautifully captures the ethereal beauty and scientific intrigue of Antarctica. Ernest Shackleton, known for his remarkable explorations, made significant contributions to our understanding of this remote region. During his second expedition, he and three companions achieved an unprecedented feat - reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles from the South Pole. This groundbreaking achievement remains one of the most notable advances towards the pole in exploration history. In addition to their record-setting journey, Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica. The combination of scientific exploration and artistic documentation is evident in Marston's illustration after his original painting. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through these incredible expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded our knowledge about Earth's polar regions. This print serves as a testament to both human perseverance and nature's awe-inspiring wonders found within our solar system.
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