Stonnington Is and Heading South

A couple of days worth here. Satellite Comms down. Had a clear Wednesday night and was on deck to look at the stars and see if an aurora would show up. Parked outside the San Martin Research Station. It has about 6 outdoor lights so no light pollution.
Was amazed to see the Southern Cross almost directly over head. I expected high but not that high. The aurora turned up. Not super bright or overhead. We are in the wrong spot for that. It was a clear silvery light to the south that showed colour in the photos. Pictures were hard due to the ship swinging at anchor.
Dropped in to Stonnington Island yesterday to see the old British and US huts there. Weather was warm, about 3C. Lots of penguins and a few seals. The ice wall in the bay was cracking and banging with occasional bits dropping off.
The weather turned bad in the afternoon and I opted out of the trip ashore to Red Rock Ridge.
The nice weather has gone away and we are heading south with snow falling and a good roll on.Read more