Py Point

Py Point is a point forming the south extremity of , in the . Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Charcot for Monsieur Py, president of the French Chamber of Commerce in at that time.
  • Cape
  • Description: headland

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yelcho Base and Dayné Peak.
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Dwelling
is a research base.
Peak
is a distinctive pyramidal peak, 730 metres… is situated 3 km south of Py Point.
Peak
is a small but prominent rocky peak, 270… is situated 3 km northeast of Py Point.
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Latitude
-64.87919° or 64° 52′ 45″ south
Longitude
-63.59745° or 63° 35′ 51″ west
Open location code
377R4CC3+82
Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Py Point” goes by many names.
Py PointCebuano
皮角Chinese
Py PointNorwegian Nynorsk
Py PointSwedish

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Palmer and Brown.

Notable Places Nearby

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Antarctica: Highlights

Learn more about Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.