Astor Island facts for kids
Location of Rugged Island in the South Shetland Islands.
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 Astor Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Astor Island
Location in Antarctica
Location of Rugged Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°38′22.8″S 61°10′15.4″W / 62.639667°S 61.170944°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Area | 12 ha (30 acres) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Astor Island is a small island located in Antarctica. It is part of the South Shetland Islands, a group of islands near the Antarctic Peninsula. Astor Island lies between two other islands: Rugged Island and Livingston Island.
This island is quite small, with a surface area of about 12 hectares (which is roughly the size of 12 international rugby fields!). Like many places in Antarctica, Astor Island is not inhabited by people.
How Astor Island Got Its Name
Astor Island was officially named in 1958. The United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee gave it this name. They named it after B. Astor, who was connected to the New York Lyceum of Natural History. This organization is now known as the American Museum of Natural History, a famous museum in New York City.
Images for kids
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A map showing Livingston Island and Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands.
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A topographic map of Livingston Island and Smith Island.
