Procyon Peaks Explained

Procyon Peaks are two ridges of peaks connected by a sledgeable pass, located between the upper parts of Millett and Bertram Glaciers, about 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Moore Point on the west coast of Palmer Land.[1] Named by United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) after the star Procyon in the constellation of Canis Minor.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Alberts, Fred G. . Geographic Names of the Antarctic . 1995 . National Science Foundation . 592 . en.
  2. Web site: Procyon Peaks Name details Gazetteer - AADC . 2024-11-12 . data.aad.gov.au . United States Gazetteer Id 130389.