Ramsdens Dividing Engine, 18th Century
by Wellcome Images
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Ramsdens Dividing Engine, 18th Century
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Wellcome Images
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Details of Ramsden's dividing engine for making mathematical instruments, 18th century. Engraving by A. Bell. Jesse Ramsden (6 October 1735 - 5 November 1800) was an English mathematician, astronomical and scientific instrument maker. A dividing engine is a device employed to mark graduations on measuring instruments.
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April 18th, 2016
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