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English: The zenith telescope constructed by Jesse Ramsden in 1802. Used to determine the latitude of stations of the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain. |
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| Source | An Introduction to Practical Astronomy: Volume 2 |
| Author | William Pearson |
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