Ad Astra Ice Cap
Ice cap in Nunavut, Canada
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The Ad Astra Ice Cap is an ice cap in Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada.[2] It is located in the Conger Range, north of the head of Tanquary Fiord.
| Ad Astra Ice Cap | |
|---|---|
The Conger Range and Ad Astra Ice Cap | |
  Ad Astra Ice Cap | |
| Type | Ice cap |
| Location | Nunavut, Canada |
| Coordinates | 81°35′N 76°17′W |
| Status | Retreating[1] |
The Ad Astra ice cap has a maximum elevation of 1,676 m (5,499 ft).[3] Mummified wood was found in a valley at the base of the ice cap.[1]
