Vedkosten Peak

Vedkosten Peak (72°1′S 3°58′E / 72.017°S 3.967°E / -72.017; 3.967Coordinates: 72°1′S 3°58′E / 72.017°S 3.967°E / -72.017; 3.967) is a 2,285 m tall bare peak standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) southeast of Hoggestabben Butte in the Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains of Queen Maud Land. It was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956–60) and named Vedkosten (the wooden broom).

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