Azimuth Islands

Azimuth Islands are a group of 4 small islands lying 1.9 km (1 nmi) northwest of Parallactic Islands in Holme Bay, Antarctica. They share their name with the largest island in the group, Azimuth Island (67°32′S 62°44′E). Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936-37. So named by Antarctic Names Committee of Australia (ANCA) because the largest island in the group was included in a triangulation survey by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) in 1959.[1][2]

Azimuth Islands
Azimuth Islands
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates67°32′S 62°44′E
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

See also

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azimuth Islands
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azimuth Island

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