Cape Hinode

Cape Hinode (68°7′S 42°38′E) is a rock cape 3 nautical miles (6 km) west of Akebono Glacier on the coast of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–62, and named Hinode-misaki (sunrise cape).[1] Niban Rock protrudes into the sea 8 nmi (15 km) to the southwest.[2] Kikko Terrace is about 1.5 nautical miles (3 km) to the south-southeast.

References
  1. "Hinode, Cape". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  2. "Niban Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-17.

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