Casey Station | |
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Antarctic base | |
![]() Casey Station, viewed from the air. | |
![]() Location on Bailey Peninsula | |
Location of Casey Station in Antarctica | |
Coordinates: 66°16′57″S 110°31′36″E / 66.282514°S 110.526613°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Territory | Australian Antarctic Territory |
Subdivision | Wilkes Land |
Administered by | Australian Antarctic Division |
Established | February 1969 |
Named for | Richard, Baron Casey |
Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Summer | 99 |
• Winter | 21 |
Time zone | UTC+8 |
UN/LOCODE | AQ CAS |
Type | All year-round |
Period | Annual |
Status | Operational |
Activities | List
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Facilities[2] | List
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Website | aad.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]
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