Star Mountains

The Star Mountains (Dutch (colonial): Sterrengebergte; Indonesian: Pegunungan Bintang) are a mountain range in western Papua New Guinea and the eastern end of Highland Papua, Indonesia, stretching from the eastern end of Indonesia to the Hindenburg Range in Papua New Guinea.

For the local-level government in Papua New Guinea, see Star Mountains Rural LLG. For the football club from this region, see Star Mountain F.C. For the regency in Highland Papua, Indonesia, see Pegunungan Bintang Regency.
Not to be confused with the Star Range in Utah, U.S..
Star Mountains
The Star Mountains, from space. Telefomin and Tabubil can be seen clearly in this image.
Highest point
Peak4.760 m (Puncak Mandala)
Elevation3,970 m (13,020 ft) 
Geography
StatePapua New Guinea
Range coordinates5°S 141°E
Parent rangeIsland of New Guinea

Mountain ranges Pegunungan Bintang Regency in Indonesia and Star Mountains Rural LLG in Papua New Guinea are part of this the mountain range.

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