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
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_384
License type
Rights managed
Available size
77,5Mb (1,8Mb) / 20,0in x 15,1in / 6000 x 4516 (300dpi)