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Ridge A

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Ridge A is a site in Antarctica that was identified in 2009 as the best suited location on the surface of Earth for astronomical research. The site, approximately 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) from the South Pole and 144 kilometres (89 mi) southeast of Dome A, is situated in a portion of Antarctica claimed by Australia in the Australian Antarctic Territory.

Ridge A - Wikipedia Jump to content Coordinates : 81°30′S 73°30′E  /  81.5°S 73.5°E  / -81.5; 73.5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Site in Antarctica Observatory Ridge A Location Antarctic Treaty area Coordinates 81°30′S 73°30′E  /  81.5°S 73.5°E  / -81.5; 73.5 Altitude 4,053 m (13,297 ft) Telescopes High Elevation Antarctic Terahertz Telescope   Location of Ridge A [ edit on Wikidata ] Ridge A is a site in Antarctica that was identified in 2009 as the best suited location on the surface of Earth for astronomical research

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