Casey Station

Casey Station
Antarctic base
Casey Station, viewed from the air.
Casey Station, viewed from the air.
Location on Bailey Peninsula
Location on Bailey Peninsula
Location of Casey Station in Antarctica
Location of Casey Station in Antarctica
Casey Station
Location of Casey Station in Antarctica
Coordinates: 66°16′57″S 110°31′36″E / 66.282514°S 110.526613°E / -66.282514; 110.526613
Country Australia
TerritoryAustralian Antarctic Territory
SubdivisionWilkes Land
Administered byAustralian Antarctic Division
EstablishedFebruary 1969 (1969-02)
Named forRichard, Baron Casey
Elevation32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Summer
99
 • Winter
21
Time zoneUTC+8
UN/LOCODEAQ CAS
TypeAll year-round
PeriodAnnual
StatusOperational
Activities
List
  • Bedrock geology
  • Marine biology
Facilities[2]
List
  • Wilkins airstrip
  • Accommodation with private bedrooms and shared bathrooms
  • Communal living area with indoor climbing, a home theatre, a gym, a photographic dark room, a library and communal sitting areas
  • Meteorological Centre
  • Hydroponics building (lettuce, green vegetables, tomatoes and fresh herbs are grown)
Websiteaad.gov.au

Casey Station, commonly called Casey, is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Casey lies on the northern side of the Bailey Peninsula overlooking Vincennes Bay on the Budd Coast of Wilkes Land in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Casey is 3,880 kilometres (2,410 mi) due south of Perth, Western Australia.

Casey was named in honour of Richard, Baron Casey.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b Antarctic Station Catalogue (PDF) (catalogue). Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs. August 2017. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-473-40409-3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Living at Casey". Australian Antarctic Division. Department of the Environment, Australian Government. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference AADHistory was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Australian Philatelic Bulletin, Vol. 16, p. 28

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