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Nimbus Hills (79°35′S 82°50′W) is a rugged line of hills and peaks about 14 nautical miles (26 km) long, forming the southeast part of Pioneer Heights in the Heritage Range, Ellsworth Mountains. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961–66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration weather satellite, Nimbus, which took photographs of Antarctica (including the Ellsworth Mountains) from approximately 500 nautical miles (900 km) above earth on September 13, 1964.
See also
Geographical features include:
Samuel Nunataks
- Higgins Nunatak
Other features
- Flanagan Glacier
- Mount Capley
- Warren Nunatak
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Nimbus Hills". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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Die Nimbus Hills sind eine etwa 14 Seemeilen (ca. 26 Kilometer) lange, zerfurchte Kette von Hügeln und Gipfeln in der westantarktischen Heritage Range. Sie bilden den südöstlichen Teil der Pioneer Heights.[1] Einer der Gipfel der Kette ist der 1810 m hohe Mount Capley.[2]- [en] Nimbus Hills
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