The Byvågåsane Peaks ( 69°25′S 39°48′E / 69.417°S 39.800°E) are three low aligned rock peaks which surmount the east shore of Byvågen Bay on the east side of Lutzow-Holm Bay. They were mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37 and named Byvågåsane (the town bay peaks) in association with Byvågen Bay. [1]
Bōzu Peak ( 69°25′S 39°47′E / 69.417°S 39.783°E) is the central and, at 235 metres (770 ft), the highest of the Byvagasane Peaks. It was surveyed by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–62, and named Bōzu-san (treeless peak). [2]
Tankobu Peak ( 69°24′S 39°48′E / 69.400°S 39.800°E) is a bare rock peak, 155 metres (510 ft) high, marking the north end of the Byvagasane Peaks. It was surveyed by JARE and named Tankobu-san (craggy peak). [3]
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