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Map of the World, c1701. Creator: Pieter Mortier.

Map of the World, c1701. Creator: Pieter Mortier.

3-056-548 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Map of the World, c1701. Nautical table showing magnetic variations. The phenomenon of magnetic variations was noticed during the first ocean voyages in the 1490s, but it was not understood. It was Edmond Halley who from 1698-1700 undertook an Atlantic voyage to measure the variations and plot them systematically. After 1700, a version of this chart was part of the navigator's essential equipment.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Pieter Mortier, attributed to: Dutch: Bookseller, printer
People Related
  1. Edmond Halley: British: Scientist, astronomer, mathematician
Picture Type
  1. Map
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Natural Phenomena

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Locations & Buildings Other

Artistic Representations Maps

Science & Nature Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6814x2562
File Size : 51,145kb

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  1. Shelfmark ID: Maps.147.d.26.
  1. 1280000060
  1. 3-056-548
  1. 3056548
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