Spencer Nunatak

Spencer Nunatak (85°21′S 122°11′W / 85.350°S 122.183°W / -85.350; -122.183Coordinates: 85°21′S 122°11′W / 85.350°S 122.183°W / -85.350; -122.183) is a prominent nunatak 9 nautical miles (17 km) east-northeast of Mount LeSchack, lying between Wisconsin Range and Long Hills in the Horlick Mountains. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-60. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Donald J. Spencer, atmospheric noise scientist, Byrd Station winter party, 1958.

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