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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).

Unique Identifier AR924263

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3815px × 4575px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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Black and white

Oxford Science Archive

Peter Bienewitz Apian

Print Collector1

Regner Gemma Frisius

Regnier Gemma Frisius

Reiner Gemma Frisius

SIXTEENTH CENTURY