Translation Newton Peak (English) Age of rock Late Silurian Elevation 1,717 m Listing Ultra-prominent peak | Location Spitsbergen, Svalbard Mountain type Granite Prominence 1,717 m | |
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First ascent 4 August 1900, Helge Backlund Similar Perriertoppen, Ingeborgfjellet, Fuglefjella, Alkhornet, Store Lenangstind | ||
Newtontoppen (Newton Peak) is the largest and highest mountain in Svalbard, at 1,713 m. Its peak is the highest point on Svalbard. It is located at the north east corner on the island of Spitsbergen. The mountain is mostly made of Silurian granite. The mountain was first ascended by Helge Backlund on 4 August 1900.
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Map of Newtontoppen, Jan Mayen Island
The name
The mountain was named after Isaac Newton in 1898. The surrounding mountains were named after other famous astronomers and mathematicians the same year.
References
Newtontoppen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA