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Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff, 1636
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Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff, 1636
Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff, 1636. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) was an English mathematician and astronomer who invented many measuring instruments which bear his name; Gunters Chain, the 22-yard-long, 100-link chain used by surveyors; Gunters Line, the forerunner of the modern slide-rule; Gunters Scale, a navigational tool; and the portable Gunters Quadrant. He also introduced the words cosine and cotangent into the language of trigonometry. From The Description and Use of the Sector by Edmund Gunter. (London, 1636)
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Angle Arithmetic Cross Staff Edmund Geometry Gunter Mathematics Maths Measuring Oxford Science Archive Surveying
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This print showcases a remarkable invention from the 17th century - the method of measuring angles with a cross-staff. Created by Edmund Gunter, an ingenious English mathematician and astronomer, this tool revolutionized surveying and geometry during its time. Gunter's contributions to science were vast, as he invented various measuring instruments that still bear his name today. His inventions include Gunters Chain, a 22-yard-long chain used by surveyors; Gunters Line, which paved the way for modern slide-rules; Gunters Scale, an essential navigational tool; and the portable Gunters Quadrant. Not only did Gunter introduce groundbreaking tools into the world of mathematics and measurement, but he also left his mark on trigonometry by introducing words like cosine and cotangent into its language. The engraving featured in this print is taken from Gunter's book "The Description and Use of the Sector" published in London in 1636. It beautifully captures a male figure utilizing the cross-staff to measure angles with precision. As we admire this monochrome image from centuries ago, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of mathematical advancements. Edmund Gunter's legacy lives on through his innovative creations that continue to shape our understanding of measurements even today.
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