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MERCATOR, Gerhard Kremer, called Gerardus (1512-1594)
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MERCATOR, Gerhard Kremer, called Gerardus (1512-1594)
MERCATOR, Gerhard Kremer, called Gerardus (1512-1594). Earth Globe by Mercator. Dimensions: 64 x 55 cm. Diameter: 41 cm. BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum
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This stunning photograph captures the intricate details of the Earth Globe created by the renowned Flemish cartographer Gerhard Kremer, better known as Gerardus Mercator. The globe, which dates back to the late 16th century, measures 64 x 55 cm and has a diameter of 41 cm. It is currently housed in the Mercator Museum in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. Mercator's globes were groundbreaking in their time, as they were the first to represent the world in an up-to-date, accurate, and consistent format. This particular globe is an example of Mercator's projection, which was the first to represent all the world's known coastlines on a single map. The colors used in the globe are vibrant and rich, adding to its visual appeal. Mercator's scientific contributions to the fields of geography and cartography were significant. He is best known for his world map, which bears his name, and his atlas, "Atlas sive Cosmographiae Universae," which was published in 1578. Mercator's work laid the foundation for modern cartography and helped to advance scientific understanding of the world. The photograph, taken in the vertical orientation, showcases the intricacies of the globe's design, from the detailed landmasses to the winding rivers and the precise latitude and longitude lines. The image is a testament to the beauty and importance of scientific discoveries and the role they play in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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