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

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).
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Reiner Gemma Frisius, Dutch astronomer, geographer, cartographer and mathematician, 1539. Artist: Unknown
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).
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3815 x 4575 px | 49.9 MB
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32.3 x 38.7 cm | 12.7 x 15.2 in (300 dpi)