Astronomical Society Islands

Astronomical Society Islands
Astronomical Society Islands
Location in Nunavut
Geography
Location Gulf of Boothia
Coordinates 69°49′59″N 091°34′00″W / 69.83306°N 91.56667°W / 69.83306; -91.56667 (Astronomical Society Islands)Coordinates: 69°49′59″N 091°34′00″W / 69.83306°N 91.56667°W / 69.83306; -91.56667 (Astronomical Society Islands)
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Area 139 km2 (54 sq mi)
Administration
Territory Nunavut
Region Kitikmeot
Demographics
Population Uninhabited

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.

References

  1. "Astronomical Society Islands". Atlas of Canada. Retrieved 2008-06-10.


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