Thursday, September 20, 2012

Canvas Print of Bianchini s Meridian Line from Science Photo Library

Canvas Print of Bianchini s Meridian Line from Science Photo Library Review



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Canvas Print of Bianchini s Meridian Line from Science Photo Library Feature

  • CANVAS PRINT This 30 x20 Canvas Print features an image of Bianchini s Meridian Line chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 762x508mm.
  • White Sides Photo printed on archival quality canvas. Laminated. Canvas print stretched and hand mounted over thick 1 3/8 inch wooden bars. No frame, Gallery art appearance. Ready to hang
  • Image Description: Bianchini s Meridian Line. IIn 1702 Pope Clement XI inaugrated the meridian line he commissioned from the mathematician and astronomer, Francesco Bianchini.Its purpose was to verify the Gregorian calendar reforms of 1582, the date of the Vernal Equinox to which Easter is linked and other astronomical tasks.It was installed in the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome, and is a horizontal brass strip, 44 metres long, aligned to the meridian of 12.29 degrees E.
  • For any queries regarding this image of Bianchini s Meridian Line please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 6323393
  • Image of Bianchini s Meridian Line is supplied by Science Photo Library. © Sheila Terry/science Photo Library
30 x20 Canvas Print, White Sides. showing Bianchini s Meridian Line. IIn 1702 Pope Clement XI inaugrated the meridian line he commissioned from the mathematician and astronomer, Francesco Bianchini.Its purpose was to verify the Gregorian calendar reforms of 1582, the date of the Vernal Equinox to which Easter is linked and other astronomical tasks.It was installed in the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome, and is a horizontal brass


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