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The '''Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station''' (Stacja Polarna Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika na Spitsbergenie) in north-western [[Spitsbergen]], in the northern part of the [[Kaffiøyra]] close to the [[Aavatsmarkbreen]] [[glacier]], has operated since 1975. It was opened by the [[Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń|Nicolaus Copernicus University]] in [[Toruń]]. |
The '''Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station''' (Stacja Polarna Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika na Spitsbergenie) in north-western [[Spitsbergen]], in the northern part of the [[Kaffiøyra]] close to the [[Aavatsmarkbreen]] [[glacier]], has operated since 1975. It was opened by the [[Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń|Nicolaus Copernicus University]] in [[Toruń]] and named after Copernicus the Polish astronomer. |
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The station has been used by 13 expeditions and 70 people. In its 30-year existence the station has been visited by about 300 people. |
The station has been used by 13 expeditions and 70 people. In its 30-year existence the station has been visited by about 300 people. |
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Revision as of 23:14, 9 May 2009
The Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station (Stacja Polarna Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika na Spitsbergenie) in north-western Spitsbergen, in the northern part of the Kaffiøyra close to the Aavatsmarkbreen glacier, has operated since 1975. It was opened by the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and named after Copernicus the Polish astronomer.
The station has been used by 13 expeditions and 70 people. In its 30-year existence the station has been visited by about 300 people.
The Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station is the northernmost Polish scientific institution.
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