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Island in Oygarden Group, Antarctica
Achernar Island
Utöy
Achernar Island is located in AntarcticaAchernar IslandAchernar IslandLocation in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°58′S 57°12′E / 66.967°S 57.200°E / -66.967; 57.200
Length2.8 km (1.74 mi)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Achernar Island (66°58′S 57°12′E / 66.967°S 57.200°E / -66.967; 57.200), also known as Utöy, is an island 2.8 kilometres (1.5 nmi) long, lying 1.9 kilometres (1 nmi) west of Shaula Island in the Øygarden Group. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37, and named Utoy (the outer island). The group was first visited by an ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) party in 1954; the island was renamed by ANCA after the star Achernar, which was used for an astrofix in the vicinity.

See also

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Achernar Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

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