Mount Achernar

Mount Achernar (84°12′S 160°56′E / 84.200°S 160.933°E / -84.200; 160.933Coordinates: 84°12′S 160°56′E / 84.200°S 160.933°E / -84.200; 160.933) is a peak forming the northeast end of the MacAlpine Hills, on the south side of Law Glacier. Named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1961–62) after the star Achernar used in fixing the survey baseline.

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

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