The Mawson Cosmic Ray observatory (Cosray) contains telescopes which detect and measure cosmic rays coming from outside our solar system. It has a shaft going down in the rock to a vault to a second set of telescopes and also some seismic detection equipment. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

The pump house is where hot water is pumped down to the melt bell in a cavern in the adjacent ice, melted water is then pumped back out to the water supply building. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

The water supply building contains two large water tanks which hold the water pumped through site services from the pump house. Enough water is always kept in the tanks to be able to fight a fire. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

The clean air lab houses instruments used to monitor the contents of the air blowing down off the Antarctic Plateu. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

Aeronomy is the home to Atmospheric Space Physics (ASP). When observing conditions are right, the ASP Engineer / Physicist operates instruments that study the earths upper atmosphere, and space weather. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

These are the old station buildings which were constructed when the base was first founded. One building is now used as the gym, the sleeping quarters are now empty, and the carpenter has finished moving from the Weddell hut (Chippies) to Rosella. Click on the image to the left for a larger version.

The ANARESat dome houses a large satellite dish which is our link to the outside world. It carries telephone and data so we can call home and connect to the Internet.. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The Emergency Vehicle Shelter (EVS) is where the fire Hagglunds and all the fire fighting equipment is stored. Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment is also stored here. For relaxing there is also a spa and sauna. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The "Red Shed" is the main living quarters. Besides each expeditioners own rooms there are bathrooms, a laundry, recreation area, bar, medical suite (surgery, wards and medical and doctors office), cinema, kitchen and mess area. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

These containers are sleeping accomodation for visitors, or when there is not enough room in the Red Shed.

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The general science building (known as Wombat) is where the wintering biologists and the AGSO geophysicist work. During 2000, Rhonda has been processing seal scats (poo) which has often made parts of Wombat quite smelly.

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These boxes are all that remain of the old dog run. Inside the middle box are the pegs for each dog's harness with their names.

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The trades workshop (known as Red Dwarf) houses all the offices and work area for the trades such as the Diesel mechanics, plumbers and electricians. Located outside are all the dieso's toys such as the Pioneer shown in the picture.
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During the summer months when the sea ice has blown out, the Inflatable Rubber Boats (IRB's) are used to travel between Mawson and the surrounding islands. During winter they are stored here along with all the necessary equipment such as life vests and wet suits. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The Rosella building is the carpenters workshop and is so named because of the multi-coloured panels used in it's construction.

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The quarry is where rock is crushed for use around station. Since Mawson is located on solid rock is it usually not necessary to crush rock very often like it is at other stations (Davis and Casey). At the moment, the quarry just holds a lot of empty half-heigh containers and other equipment. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

As it's name implies, this container holds food for emergencies, for example if the food in the green store is destroyed. Hopefully nobody will never have to use it!

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The gas platform is where we store all the LPG which is used in the kitchen's stoves.
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Hydroponics is where we grow fresh produce. Inside are lamps and heaters to provide light and warmth for the plants to grow. We have successfully cultivated lettuce, cherry tomates, raddish and cucumber.
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The Main Power House is where all the electricity for the station is generated. Waste heat from the generators is piped around the station and used to heat the buildings.
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The emergency power house is a backup to the main power house. It is used in emergencies and when the main power house is being serviced.
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The Magnetic Variometer hut is a special building that houses sensors that measure and record the changes in the earths magnetic field. It is located away from other buildings in a magnetic quiet zone so that the data it collects is not disturbed.
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The Magnetic absolutes hut is a special building that contains almost no ferrous (magnetic) meterial. It houses sensors that measure the changes in the earths magnetic field. It is located away from other buildings in a magnetic quiet zone so that the data it collects is not disturbed.
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The wharf is where cargo is unloaded during re-supply and where boats are launched when the harbour is free of ice. It is also where the adventurous sometimes go swimming.
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Near the green store are the signpost, three flagpoles and a bronze bust of Sir Douglas Mawson. Flags a flown on the masts when there are visitors from foreign countries, a ship is in the harbour, or on special occasions such as Anzac Day.
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The green store is one of the buildings that dominates the skyline at Mawson. It where all the dry food and most frozen food is stored. The clothing store, field store and equipment spares are also located here. Inside is a rock climbing wall and open space for games like volleyball.
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All waste that is not burnable is returned to Australia (RTA) in containers such as these. This includes general rubbish, sorted glass, tin and aluminium cans.

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These two fuel farms contain approximately 760,000 litres of SAB diesel fuel which is used to power the generators and generate electricity. There is also a large collection of 44 gallon drums holding aviation turbine kerosene and petrol for vehicles.
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Not sure what this is for ... Denis tells me the Met use it to hide their nuclear reactor ..
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The sun recorder is used to measure the hours of sunlight received every day. When the sun shines it burns a line on the paper behind the glass ball.
The concrete batching plant is used to mix up concrete for construction work. It was heavily used in the rebuilding program in the late 80's but is now rarely used. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The operations building houses the Station Leader's office, communications, the post office and the Bureau of Metereology. The Mawson webcam is located on the top of the building. In the concrete at the base of the met mast are some pawprints left by the dogs which left Mawson in 1993. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The Bureau of Meterology Officers release a sonde twice every day all year round. The balloon shed is where hydrogen filled balloons are inflated and attached to the sonde before release. Click on the image to the left for a larger picture in a new window.

The waste management building is responsible for processing all sewerage and non-toxic liquid waste.

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The incinerator building contains "Warren" a high temperature fuel fired incinerator which is used to burn all non-RTA or recycleable waste such as kitchen scraps.

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