Vespucci studies the measurement of the earths
Vespucci studies the measurement of the earths sphere by observing the Southern Cross constellation while his crew sleeps. Navigational tools, such as a quadrant, and armillary sphere are available for the explorer-navigator to use. Dante Alighieri is pictured because he wrote of the Southern Cross the Divine Comedy
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13125967
Media ID
45376939
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3000px x 2126px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
