Using a quadrant with a plumb bob to calculate the height of a tower by triangulation
Title

Using a quadrant with a plumb bob to calculate the height of a tower by triangulation

Caption

Using a quadrant with a plumb bob to calculate the height of a tower by triangulation. From Sebastian Munster "Rudimenta Mathematica", Basle 1551. Woodcut

Date

1551

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07105_460001573

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