I have studied quite a bit of the history of polar exploration and I don't think there is any correlation between solar activity and the launching of polar expeditions. Multiple expeditions were undertaken to discover the Northwest Passage, the North Pole, and then the South Pole throughout the 1800's and continuing into the early 1900's. In the early 1900's the final prize was the South Pole and it is highly unlikely the major expedition leaders (Scott, Amundsen, and Shackleton) gave any consideration to solar activity because it was all about a race to be the first there.
Now back to our regularly scheduled program... 73, John W1FV -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 5:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Topband: Chasing Shaclelton Why did so many polar expeditions take place in periods of high solar activity ? Did they believe that sun spots would result in higher earth polar temperatures? They found quite the reverse was true. Chasing Shackelton premieres today (tonight in NA) on PBS-TV. Check your local listings for time and station. http://www.pbs.org/program/chasing-shackleton/ 73 Bruce-K1FZ _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
