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Vesthjelmen Peak

Coordinates: 71°42′S 26°18′E / 71.700°S 26.300°E / -71.700; 26.300
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Vesthjelmen Peak (71°42′S 26°18′E / 71.700°S 26.300°E / -71.700; 26.300) is a peak, 1,810 m, standing 8 miles (13 km) west of Austhamaren Peak in the Sor Rondane Mountains. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37, and in 1957 from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946-47. Named "Vesthjelmen" ("the west helmet") by the Norwegians.

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