South Pole to the Edge of the Universe

1-Robert Falcon Scott

1-Robert Falcon Scott
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British Navy officer Robert Falcon Scott lead the British party to the South Pole. His team consisted of 24 men- eight of which went on the journey to the pole- 33 dogs, 19 ponies, 3 sleds. Image courtesy of Royal Collection Trust / © HM Queen

In 1911 the race to the South Pole began between Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British Naval Officer Robert F. Scott. Amundsen reached the Pole in December of 1911, Scott in January 1912. Their expeditions paved the way for the creation of the world’s southernmost research station, now operated by the National Science Foundation.