Curvature of the Earth, c1880. Artist: Unknown

Curvature of the Earth, c1880. Artist: Unknown

1-157-346 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Curvature of the Earth, c1880. Because the Earth is curved, distant objects, such as the furthest ships in this illustration, seem to sink below the horizon.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Natural Phenomena


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3976x2631
File Size : 30,648kb


Aliases

  1. 001700
  1. 001700
  1. 0460000219
  1. 1-157-346
  1. 1157346
  1. 219

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