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Longitude and the Académie Royale

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Author:MacTutor Math History Archives
Description: Linked essay describing longitude from Eratosthenes' mapping efforts through the 1681 Académie Royale expedition, with 8 references (books/articles).
Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College
Languages: English
Resource Types: Articles, Bibliographies
Math Topics: History and Biography, Geography

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