There is a simpler answer to the question. There is no actual pole at the
North Pole because it is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Although this
ocean is ice covered, the ice moves. Ice stations on the polar ice take a
few years to circle around from the Russian side to cross the Canadian side
Mike Shaw I am rather disappointed to learn that there isn't an
Mike Shaw actual pole sticking out of the earth at the South pole to
Mike Shaw mark the spot. I wonder if there is one at the North pole?
Mike Shaw It would be really neat to drop an equatorial dial plate
Mike Shaw over
I am rather disappointed to learn that there isn't an
actual pole sticking out of the earth at the South pole to
mark the spot.
Perhaps there is one at the South Pole (and also a sundial in
that case). Try:
http://www.spole.gov/internet/photos/0111halo/
I will try to find out for sure from
I am rather disappointed to learn that there isn't an
actual pole sticking out of the earth at the South pole to
mark the spot. I wonder if there is one at the North pole?
It would be really neat to drop an equatorial dial plate
over it and create an instant sundial, even if it would
only work
