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From plane to spheroid determining the figure of the Earth from 3000 B.C. to the 18th century Lapland and Peruvian survey expeditions in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the expeditions to Lapland and Peru

By: Language: English Publication details: Rancho Cordova,CA Landmark Enterprises 1986Description: xii, 219p. ill 28cmISBN:
  • 0910845298
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526.6 $2 18
Summary: Aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of two famous survey expeditions sent to Peru and Lapland in the 18th century by the French Academy of Sciences. Consideration is given to the development of thoughts on the shape on the earth; the observational instruments available; the mathematical aids of the day; units of linear measure; previous determinations of the size and shape of the earth, and of general scientific development from earliest times.
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Book London Folio F526.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30004040

Aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of two famous survey expeditions sent to Peru and Lapland in the 18th century by the French Academy of Sciences. Consideration is given to the development of thoughts on the shape on the earth; the observational instruments available; the mathematical aids of the day; units of linear measure; previous determinations of the size and shape of the earth, and of general scientific development from earliest times.

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