About Nikon Horizons
Nikon Horizons is pleased to present the feature story from our Japanese-language magazine, Nikon Today. We seek to introduce timely issues from a Nikon viewpoint. A new issue of Nikon Horizons is offered online every six months.
Vol. 14: Revealing the Mysteries of Antarctica
On the centenary of the first expedition to reach the South Pole, volume 14 of Nikon Horizons takes us to Antarctica, “the bottom of the world.” We’ll see how it formed, in the human imagination and from the powerful forces of plate tectonics. We’ll travel with adventurers who risked life and limb to explore the frigid continent, then learn how the nations of the world reached détente with the Antarctic Treaty. Next, meteorites will fall to the icy ground, telling tales about our solar system, while new mineral discoveries give us clues about how Antarctica was formed. Finally, we’ll investigate the Antarctic waters and atmosphere, which affect all life on Earth.
Updated November 11, 2011
Nikon Horizons Back Issues
- Vol.13
Leaving Earth
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first human space flight, we present a history of manned space exploration, including the International Space Station and hopes for an expedition to Mars.
- Vol.12
Into the Forest
This examination of biodiversity looks at forests, including how humans can affect a forest’s health, and explains satoyama, the Japanese idea of coexistence with nature.
- Vol.11
The World of Weather
This in-depth look at weather examines weather forecasting, weather science and agriculture, and space weather that affects life on Earth.
- Nikon Today
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Nikon Today, our twice-yearly Japanese-language magazine, is available in both print and online editions.