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Description: | Edward Williams
First English theodolite as described by L.Digges in 1571. Base plate scale divided in 1/2 deg to 360 and with a geometrical square set with compass. Upper sights and scale a later restoration.
Inscription. Ex T.17.
caption: Theodolite, c1574
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caption: brass theodolite base by H. Cole showing signature | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | theodolites | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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