Mount Andromeda (South Sandwich Islands)
| Mount Andromeda | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Prominence | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Coordinates | 57°5′S 26°39′W / 57.083°S 26.650°WCoordinates: 57°5′S 26°39′W / 57.083°S 26.650°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Candlemas Island, South Sandwich Islands |
Mount Andromeda is, at 550 metres (1,800 ft), the higher and more southerly of the twin ice domes, this one marking the summit of Candlemas Island, South Sandwich Islands. It was named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1971 in association with nearby Mount Perseus, the name referring to Andromeda, the mythical heroine rescued from a sea monster by the hero Perseus.
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Andromeda, Mount" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
 South Sandwich Islands |
 Location of Mount Andromeda, Candlemas Island |
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