Northern meridian marker near Groß Schneen
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Many people in the region are certainly familiar with the southern meridian sign near Groß Schneen. It was used to calibrate the quadrants in the old Gauss observatory. For a precise understanding of celestial mechanics, it was essential to measure the angles of selected celestial bodies at their upper culmination point. Little is known that there was also a northern meridian sign, as it was dismantled. A small vacant lot in the field testified to its existence for a long time. The foundations are still underground. At some point the farmer who tilled the surrounding field also plowed the ground above the foundations. The small area is now used for agriculture.
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•July 4, 2020
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