Curvature of the Earth. Left: because of curvature
Curvature of the Earth. Left: because of curvature, M cannot be seen by ship at B, but can be from ship at C. Right: Man at C cannot see ship as far off as if he were on top of tower, D. Engraving of 1764
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13906512
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48433565
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6000px x 2404px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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World History Archive





























