Smith Peaks () is a group of peaks standing close south of
Mount Hordern in the
David Range
The David Range () is a mountain range west of the Masson Range, which it parallels, in the Framnes Mountains of Antarctica. It extends in a north-northeast–south-southwest direction, with peaks rising to .
It was discovered on 14 February 19 ...
of the
Framnes Mountains
The Framnes Mountains are an Antarctic mountain range consisting of Casey Range, Masson Range, David Range, and Brown Range, and adjacent peaks and mountains. The three major ranges and other lesser features were sighted and named in February 19 ...
. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photographs taken by the
Lars Christensen Expedition
Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries.
Origin
''Lars'' means "from the city of Laurentum". Lars is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
A homonymous Etruscan name was ...
, 1936–37. Remapped by ANARE (
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
The Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE ) is the historical name for the Australian Antarctic Program (AAp) administered for Australia by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
History
Australia has had a long involv ...
), 1957–60, and named by
Antarctic Names Committee of Australia
The Australian Antarctic Names and Medals Committee (AANMC) was established to advise the Government on names for features in the Australian Antarctic Territory and the subantarctic territory of Heard Island and the McDonald Islands. The commi ...
(ANCA) for
F.A. Smith, diesel mechanic at
Mawson Station
The Mawson Station, commonly called Mawson, is one of three permanent bases and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Mawson lies in Holme Bay in Mac. Robertson Land, East Antarctica in the Austra ...
, 1957.
Dunlop Peak
Dunlop Peak () is one of the Smith Peaks, 1,330 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of
Mount Hordern in the
David Range
The David Range () is a mountain range west of the Masson Range, which it parallels, in the Framnes Mountains of Antarctica. It extends in a north-northeast–south-southwest direction, with peaks rising to .
It was discovered on 14 February 19 ...
,
Framnes Mountains
The Framnes Mountains are an Antarctic mountain range consisting of Casey Range, Masson Range, David Range, and Brown Range, and adjacent peaks and mountains. The three major ranges and other lesser features were sighted and named in February 19 ...
. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the
Lars Christensen Expedition
Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries.
Origin
''Lars'' means "from the city of Laurentum". Lars is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
A homonymous Etruscan name was ...
, 1936–37. Named by
Antarctic Names Committee of Australia
The Australian Antarctic Names and Medals Committee (AANMC) was established to advise the Government on names for features in the Australian Antarctic Territory and the subantarctic territory of Heard Island and the McDonald Islands. The commi ...
(ANCA) for
R. Dunlop, cosmic ray physicist at Mawson station in 1959.
Mountains of Mac. Robertson Land
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