Newton Island (Antarctica)

Newton Island is a rocky island 0.9 kilometres (0.5 nmi) northwest of Laplace Island and 2 kilometres (1.2 nmi) north-northwest of Cape Mousse, Adélie Coast, Antarctica. It was charted in 1951 by the French Antarctic Expedition and named after Sir Isaac Newton, English philosopher and mathematician.[1]

Newton Island
Newton Island is located in Antarctica
Newton Island
Newton Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°46′S 141°27′E / 66.767°S 141.450°E / -66.767; 141.450
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

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References

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  1. ^ "Newton Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 24 May 2013.

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