Title

Using a quadrant with a plumb bob

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

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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