Visualising geomagnetic data by means of corresponding observations. Alexander von Humboldt, Carl Friedrich Gauß and Adolph Theodor Kupffer. I (Q692129)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6112500
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    Visualising geomagnetic data by means of corresponding observations. Alexander von Humboldt, Carl Friedrich Gauß and Adolph Theodor Kupffer. I
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6112500

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      Visualising geomagnetic data by means of corresponding observations. Alexander von Humboldt, Carl Friedrich Gauß and Adolph Theodor Kupffer. I (English)
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      4 December 2012
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      The paper tells about the beginnings of visualising geomagnetic data by means of observations. The early history is described. Further the work, contribution and role played by Alexander von Humboldt is presented. In the forthcoming second part of the paper the work and role of K. F. Gauss will be described.
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      geomagnetism
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      corresponding observations
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      maps with declination lines
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      globes with declination lines
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      A. v. Humboldt
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      C. F. Gauß
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      A. Th. Kupffer
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