Astronomical Society Islands
The Astronomical Society Islands[1] are members of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the territory of Nunavut. They are located in western Gulf of Boothia at the mouth of Lord Mayor Bay. The group is near the Boothia Peninsula and south of the Copeland Islands. The waters surrounding the archipelago have been used for hunting polar bears and walrus.[2]
Astronomical Society Islands Astronomical Society Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Boothia |
| Coordinates | 69°49′59″N 091°34′00″W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 139 km2 (54 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
History
The islands were named for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 1910.[3][4]
In 2018, the research vessel Akademik Ioffe ran aground west of the islands.[5]
References
- "Astronomical Society Islands". Atlas of Canada. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/documents/2022-07/ncri_gjoa_haven_en.pdf
- https://www.rasc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/JRASC-2020-08-lr.pdf
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=OABFQ
- https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/medias-media/fiches-facts/m18c0225/m18c0225-20210521.html
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