Newtontoppen
| Newtontoppen | |
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Southwestern face of Newtontoppen
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,713 m (5,620 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,713 m (5,620 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 79°0′38″N 17°29′27″E / 79.01056°N 17.49083°ECoordinates: 79°0′38″N 17°29′27″E / 79.01056°N 17.49083°E |
| Naming | |
| Translation | Newton Peak (English) |
| Geography | |
 Newtontoppen
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| Location | Spitsbergen, Svalbard |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Late Silurian |
| Mountain type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 4 August 1900, Helge Backlund |
Newtontoppen (Newton Peak) is the largest and highest mountain in Svalbard, at 1,713 m. Its peak is the highest point on Svalbard. It is located at the north east corner on the island of Spitsbergen. The mountain is mostly made of Silurian granite. The mountain was first ascended by Helge Backlund on 4 August 1900.
The mountain was named after Isaac Newton in 1898. The surrounding mountains were named after other famous astronomers and mathematicians the same year.
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