The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station - Part 3 of Casper and Peggy's Ozone Adventures

Part 3: The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

Casper and Peggy have made it to the South Pole! Join them on a frosty and fascinating adventure to one of the most remote science outposts on Earth: the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, perched on top of Antarctica’s massive ice sheet.

With parkas zipped and goggles on, our cartoon explorers take a walking tour around the station, checking out:
🔭 Powerful telescopes studying the stars and cosmic background
🌡️ Scientific instruments quietly monitoring the planet’s atmosphere
💨 Super-clean air samples—collected far from cities, cars, or pollution

But it’s not just science—it’s spectacle:
🌅 Casper and Peggy witness the one sunset per year, as months of daylight fade into months of darkness.
🌌 They gaze up at crystal-clear skies filled with the Milky Way and shimmering auroras dancing across the southern sky. ✨🌠

And then… Casper explains why this frozen frontier is so important to ozone science. From right here at the Pole, NOAA scientists launch high-altitude ozonesonde balloons to track the annual formation of the Ozone Hole. This incredible place helps researchers understand how the ozone layer changes—and how we can protect it.

This video is designed as educational content intended for a general audience including high school and college-level students. It explores advanced scientific topics such as atmospheric chemistry, ozone dynamics, and environmental policy using accessible visuals and animated characters to support science communication.

Don’t miss this chilly chapter of their journey—before Casper and Peggy head off for the big finale!