Curvature of the Earth, 1764. Artist: Unknown

Curvature of the Earth, 1764. Artist: Unknown

1-157-344 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Curvature of the Earth, 1764. Left: because of curvature, M cannot be seen by the ship at B, but can be from ship at C. Right: a man at C cannot see ship as far off as he could if he were on top of a tower, D.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Natural Phenomena


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5110x2048
File Size : 30,660kb


Aliases

  1. 001698
  1. 001698
  1. 0390004142
  1. 1-157-344
  1. 1157344
  1. 4142

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