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Novocin Peak

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Novocin Peak (76°1′S 69°33′W) is one of the Bean Peaks, located near the southeast end of this group, in the Hauberg Mountains, Palmer Land. First observed from aircraft by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947-48. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961-67. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Norbert W. Novocin, meteorologist at Byrd Station, summer 1965-66.

Map of Novocin Peak, Antarctica

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Novocin Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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Novocin Peak Wikipedia