Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Collated by Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide (Italy)
in the framework of the SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information (SCAGI)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Lawson Peak (GBR) | 66° 11' 00.0" S | 65° 38' 00.0" W | Peak |
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Name ID: 109767
Place ID: 8228
rising to c. 600m on NE side of Auvert Bay, Graham Coast, was photographed from the air by FIDASE, 1956-57; in association with the names of pioneers in the prevention of snow-blindness grouped in this area, named after Sir Arnold Lawson (1867-1947), English ophthalmic surgeon, whose work on tinted glass, c. 1925-40, contributed to improvements in the protective qualities of snow goggles (APC, 1960, p.5). Ferin Head (q.v.), in error (USHO, 1960, p.371, 1st view). |
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| Lawson Peak (USA) | 66° 11' 00.0" S | 65° 36' 00.0" W | Peak |
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Name ID: 127872
Place ID: 8228
Peak 3.5 mi SE of Cape Evensen on the W coast of Graham Land. Photographed by Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd. in 1956-57, and mapped from these photos by the FIDS. Named by the UK-APC in 1960 for Sir Arnold Lawson (1867-1947), English ophthalmic surgeon whose work in tinted glass contributed to improvements in the protective qualities of snow goggles. The peak is a prominent landmark when seen from the southwest. |
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