Lippmann Islands facts for kids
 Lippmann Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°30′S 64°26′W / 65.500°S 64.433°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Lippmann Islands are a small group of islands located near the icy continent of Antarctica. They are found off the west coast of a part of Antarctica called Graham Land, close to another island named Lahille Island. These islands stretch for about 3.7 kilometers (2 nautical miles). Like much of Antarctica, the Lippmann Islands are uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently.
Exploring the Lippmann Islands
How Were the Lippmann Islands Discovered?
These islands were first mapped a long time ago, between 1903 and 1905. This mapping was done by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, led by a brave explorer named Jean-Baptiste Charcot. At first, the expedition thought these islands were just one single island.
Who Was Gabriel Lippmann?
The islands were named by Jean-Baptiste Charcot in honor of Gabriel Lippmann. He was a famous French physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1908. He received this award for his work on a method of taking color photographs based on the phenomenon of interference.
