Mount Michelson (Brooks Range) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Michelson |
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 Mount Michelson
Location in Alaska
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,852 ft (2,698 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | North Slope Borough, Alaska |
| Parent range | Brooks Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Michelson B-1 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | April 23, 1957 by John P. Thomson and R. E. "Pete" Isto |
| Easiest route | South Face to East Ridge: glacier/snow climb, Alaska Grade 1 |
Mount Michelson is a very tall mountain located in northern Alaska, a state in the United States. It's part of a large group of mountains called the Brooks Range, specifically within the Romanzof Mountains. This impressive peak stands at 8,852 feet (which is about 2,698 meters) above sea level.
In 2015, new measurements showed that Mount Michelson is the fourth highest mountain in the Brooks Range. It's located about 15 miles (or 24 kilometers) north of Mount Isto, which is the highest peak in that same mountain range.
What's in a Name?
Mount Michelson was named a long time ago, between 1906 and 1914. It was named by a person named E. de K. Leffingwell. He chose the name to honor Professor Albert Abraham Michelson.
Who Was Albert Abraham Michelson?
Albert Abraham Michelson was a famous American scientist. He was known for his important work in physics, especially for measuring the speed of light very accurately. He even won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1907 for his scientific achievements. Naming a mountain after him was a way to remember his contributions to science.
