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Reiner Gemma Frisius, Dutch astronomer, geographer, cartographer and mathematician, 1539. Artist: Unknown

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Reiner Gemma Frisius, Dutch astronomer, geographer, cartographer and mathematician, 1539. Gemma Frisius (1508-1555) holding an adjustable ring dial for determining the altitude of the Sun for calendar calculations. He was the first to propose the use of triangulation as a method for locating places and for mapping, and also suggested using portable chronometers to calculate longitude by means of elapsed time. From Cosmographia by Peter Apian. (Antwerp, 1539).
Oxford Science Archive

Date

1539

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Photo12/Heritage Images

Notre référence

HRM19B65_132

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Non

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Droits gérés

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49,9Mo (2,0Mo) / 32,3cm x 38,7cm / 3815 x 4575 (300dpi)

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